Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,620 -25.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.09
10th percentile $35,750
90th percentile $46,990
National median $50,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,750
    25th
    $36,730
    50th (median)
    $37,620
    75th
    $46,980
    90th
    $46,990

    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 Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31,920
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$35,860
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$28,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$43,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$53,760
    Pest Control Workers$37,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tree Trimmers and Pruners make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Western North Carolina is $18.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.10 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Tree Trimmers and Pruners salaries?

    The median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in Western North Carolina is 25.4% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Tree Trimmers and Pruners (10th percentile) earn around $35,750 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,730.