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Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in New York
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Tree Trimmers and Pruners make in New York?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$62,400
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.4% vs 2024
$63,130
Mean Salary
$62,400
Median Salary
$30.00
Hourly Rate
3,750 people work as Tree Trimmers and Pruners in New York
Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary by percentile in New York
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Tree Trimmers and Pruners in New York earn a median salary of $62,400 per year ($5,200/month).
This is 18.8% above the national average of $52,519.
New York ranks #8 out of 49 states for Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay.
Approximately 3,750 people work in this occupation across New York.
Salaries increased by 0.4% 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 York
Salaries for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in New York range from $41,600 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $83,700 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,820 and $79,030.
Median $62,400
P10: $41,600P25: $47,820P75: $79,030P90: $83,700
10th
$41,600
25th
$47,820
Median
$62,400
75th
$79,030
90th
$83,700
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$41,600
$20.00
$3,466
25th Percentile
$47,820
$22.99
$3,985
Median (50th)
$62,400
$30.00
$5,200
75th Percentile
$79,030
$38.00
$6,585
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$83,700
$40.24
$6,975
Note: The mean (average) salary of $63,130 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Tree Trimmers and Pruners make in New York?
The median annual salary for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in New York is $62,400 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $63,130.
What is the salary range for a Tree Trimmers and Pruners in New York?
Salaries for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in New York range from $41,600 at the 10th percentile to $83,700 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,820 and $79,030.
What is the starting salary for a Tree Trimmers and Pruners in New York?
Entry-level Tree Trimmers and Pruners positions in New York typically start around $41,600 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,820 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Tree Trimmers and Pruners in New York?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,750 people are employed as Tree Trimmers and Pruners in New York.
What is the hourly rate for a Tree Trimmers and Pruners in New York?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Tree Trimmers and Pruners in New York is approximately $30.00 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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