Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $38,800 -23.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.66
10th percentile $33,350
90th percentile $99,980
Employed locally 90
National median $50,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,350
    25th
    $38,800
    50th (median)
    $38,800
    75th
    $47,100
    90th
    $99,980

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary vs area income 52% Median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary is 48% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $44,150
    Lubbock, TX $42,680
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $40,200
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,470

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32,590
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$29,140
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$35,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$37,610
    Pest Control Workers$38,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$47,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in San Antonio, TX is $18.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in San Antonio, TX is 23.1% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Tree Trimmers and Pruners (10th percentile) earn around $33,350 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,800.