Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $45,060 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.66
10th percentile $43,200
90th percentile $65,080
National median $50,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,200
    25th
    $44,160
    50th (median)
    $45,060
    75th
    $59,620
    90th
    $65,080

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary vs area income 53% Median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary is 47% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,920
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $72,760
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $50,150
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,000
    Nevada $49,680
    Pennsylvania $49,280

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $33,080
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $37,150
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $44,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $56,480
    Pest Control Workers $45,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Richmond, VA is $21.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in Richmond, VA is 10.6% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Tree Trimmers and Pruners (10th percentile) earn around $43,200 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,160.