Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $48,500 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.32
10th percentile $32,180
90th percentile $80,850
National median $50,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,180
    25th
    $40,420
    50th (median)
    $48,500
    75th
    $59,150
    90th
    $80,850

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary vs area income 57% Median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Tree Trimmers and Pruners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska $84,740
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $72,760
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $71,350
    Modesto, CA $68,120

    Nearby metros — Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tucson, AZ $46,650

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $36,570
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $36,180
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $38,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $48,350
    Pest Control Workers $44,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $48,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tree Trimmers and Pruners make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Phoenix, AZ is $23.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.54 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Tree Trimmers and Pruners salaries?

    The median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in Phoenix, AZ is 3.8% below the national median of $50,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Phoenix?

    Entry-level Tree Trimmers and Pruners (10th percentile) earn around $32,180 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,420.