Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $46,650 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.43
10th percentile $37,590
90th percentile $75,180
National median $50,430

Compare Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Tucson, AZ stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Tree Trimmers and Pruners
in
Tucson, AZ
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,590
    25th
    $45,520
    50th (median)
    $46,650
    75th
    $56,770
    90th
    $75,180

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary vs area income 69% Median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary is 31% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $48,500

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,250
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,320
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $33,560
    Pest Control Workers $37,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $46,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $50,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Tucson, AZ is $22.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in Tucson, AZ is 7.5% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Tree Trimmers and Pruners (10th percentile) earn around $37,590 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,520.