Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $44,600 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.44
10th percentile $35,610
90th percentile $73,920
Employed locally 50
National median $50,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,610
    25th
    $41,930
    50th (median)
    $44,600
    75th
    $51,450
    90th
    $73,920

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary vs area income 65% Median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary is 35% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $61,790
    Jacksonville, FL $50,720
    Kansas City, MO-KS $47,090
    Jackson, TN $46,340
    Wichita, KS $44,640

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $32,240
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,380
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $54,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $59,050
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $48,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Topeka, KS is $21.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in Topeka, KS is 11.6% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Tree Trimmers and Pruners (10th percentile) earn around $35,610 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,930.