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Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Tree Trimmers and Pruners make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$64,450
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.2% vs 2024
$66,850
Mean Salary
$64,450
Median Salary
$30.99
Hourly Rate
700 people work as Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Illinois
Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Illinois earn a median salary of $64,450 per year ($5,370/month).
This is 22.7% above the national average of $52,519.
Illinois ranks #4 out of 49 states for Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay.
Approximately 700 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries decreased by 0.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Tree Trimmers and Pruners
Using sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques, cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities, or to improve appearance, health, and value of tree. Prune or treat trees or shrubs using handsaws, hand pruners, clippers, and power pruners. Works off the ground in the tree canopy and may use truck-mounted lifts.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
3.75
Operations Monitoring
3.62
Critical Thinking
3.25
Monitoring
3.12
Complex Problem Solving
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
3.58
Mechanical
3.31
Public Safety and Security
2.88
Production and Processing
2.78
Transportation
2.71
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(56.8% of workers)
Salary Range: Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Illinois
Salaries for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Illinois range from $50,300 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $90,840 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $60,860 and $75,630.
Median $64,450
P10: $50,300P25: $60,860P75: $75,630P90: $90,840
10th
$50,300
25th
$60,860
Median
$64,450
75th
$75,630
90th
$90,840
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$50,300
$24.18
$4,191
25th Percentile
$60,860
$29.26
$5,071
Median (50th)
$64,450
$30.99
$5,370
75th Percentile
$75,630
$36.36
$6,302
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$90,840
$43.67
$7,570
Note: The mean (average) salary of $66,850 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Tree Trimmers and Pruners make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Illinois is $64,450 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $66,850.
What is the salary range for a Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Illinois?
Salaries for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Illinois range from $50,300 at the 10th percentile to $90,840 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $60,860 and $75,630.
What is the starting salary for a Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Illinois?
Entry-level Tree Trimmers and Pruners positions in Illinois typically start around $50,300 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $60,860 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 700 people are employed as Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Illinois is approximately $30.99 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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