Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $64,600 +28.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.06
10th percentile $51,220
90th percentile $91,050
National median $50,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,220
    25th
    $56,350
    50th (median)
    $64,600
    75th
    $80,640
    90th
    $91,050

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary vs area income 73% Median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary is 27% 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
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $64,120
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $62,950
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $62,400
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,310
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,690
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $61,660

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $41,950
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $47,800
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $37,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $65,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $50,950
    Pest Control Workers $50,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Portland, ME is $31.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in Portland, ME is 28.1% above 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Tree Trimmers and Pruners (10th percentile) earn around $51,220 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,350.