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Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in New Jersey
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Tree Trimmers and Pruners make in New Jersey?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$71,940
Median Annual Salary
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+16.7% vs 2024
$69,760
Mean Salary
$71,940
Median Salary
$34.59
Hourly Rate
Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary by percentile in New Jersey
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Tree Trimmers and Pruners in New Jersey earn a median salary of $71,940 per year ($5,995/month).
This is 37.0% above the national average of $52,519.
New Jersey ranks #3 out of 49 states for Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay.
Salaries increased by 16.7% 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)
Salary Range: Tree Trimmers and Pruners in New Jersey
Salaries for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in New Jersey range from $52,830 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $80,730 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $61,700 and $80,310.
Median $71,940
P10: $52,830P25: $61,700P75: $80,310P90: $80,730
10th
$52,830
25th
$61,700
Median
$71,940
75th
$80,310
90th
$80,730
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$52,830
$25.40
$4,402
25th Percentile
$61,700
$29.66
$5,141
Median (50th)
$71,940
$34.59
$5,995
75th Percentile
$80,310
$38.61
$6,692
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$80,730
$38.81
$6,727
Note: The mean (average) salary of $69,760 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Tree Trimmers and Pruners make in New Jersey?
The median annual salary for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in New Jersey is $71,940 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $69,760.
What is the salary range for a Tree Trimmers and Pruners in New Jersey?
Salaries for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in New Jersey range from $52,830 at the 10th percentile to $80,730 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $61,700 and $80,310.
What is the starting salary for a Tree Trimmers and Pruners in New Jersey?
Entry-level Tree Trimmers and Pruners positions in New Jersey typically start around $52,830 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $61,700 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Tree Trimmers and Pruners in New Jersey?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Tree Trimmers and Pruners in New Jersey is approximately $34.59 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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