Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,760 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.40
10th percentile $36,280
90th percentile $51,470
Employed locally 130
National median $50,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,280
    25th
    $50,080
    50th (median)
    $50,760
    75th
    $51,470
    90th
    $51,470

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37,100
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34,930
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$45,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$66,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$50,910
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$45,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Southwest Colorado is $24.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in Southwest Colorado is 0.7% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Tree Trimmers and Pruners (10th percentile) earn around $36,280 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,080.