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Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in Maine
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Tree Trimmers and Pruners make in Maine?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,430
Median Annual Salary
▼
-19.7% vs 2024
$51,920
Mean Salary
$46,430
Median Salary
$22.32
Hourly Rate
Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary by percentile in Maine
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Maine earn a median salary of $46,430 per year ($3,869/month).
This is 11.6% below the national average of $52,519.
Maine ranks #36 out of 49 states for Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay.
Salaries decreased by 19.7% 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)
Salaries for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Maine range from $40,070 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $84,350 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $40,070 and $56,420.
Median $46,430
P10: $40,070P25: $40,070P75: $56,420P90: $84,350
10th
$40,070
25th
$40,070
Median
$46,430
75th
$56,420
90th
$84,350
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$40,070
$19.26
$3,339
25th Percentile
$40,070
$19.26
$3,339
Median (50th)
$46,430
$22.32
$3,869
75th Percentile
$56,420
$27.12
$4,701
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$84,350
$40.55
$7,029
Note: The mean (average) salary of $51,920 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Tree Trimmers and Pruners make in Maine?
The median annual salary for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Maine is $46,430 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $51,920.
What is the salary range for a Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Maine?
Salaries for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Maine range from $40,070 at the 10th percentile to $84,350 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $40,070 and $56,420.
What is the starting salary for a Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Maine?
Entry-level Tree Trimmers and Pruners positions in Maine typically start around $40,070 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $40,070 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Maine?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Maine is approximately $22.32 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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