Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in Southwest New York

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

Median annual salary $55,080 +9.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.48
10th percentile $44,180
90th percentile $69,840
National median $50,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,180
    25th
    $46,080
    50th (median)
    $55,080
    75th
    $69,840
    90th
    $69,840

    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 New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,260
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37,210
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$48,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$59,240
    Pest Control Workers$45,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Southwest New York is $26.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in Southwest New York is 9.2% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Tree Trimmers and Pruners (10th percentile) earn around $44,180 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,080.