Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for tree trimmers and pruners is $19.95 an hour ($41,500 a year). About 890 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($50,960). Alabama ranks 47th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for tree trimmers and pruners in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.03 | $33,350 |
| 25% of workers | $18.08 | $37,610 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.95 | $41,500 |
| 75% of workers | $23.43 | $48,740 |
| 90% of workers | $27.59 | $57,390 |
Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $50,960 | 60 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $45,810 | 50 |
| Huntsville | $41,000 | 50 |
| Montgomery | $40,860 | 60 |
| Birmingham | $40,500 | 90 |
| Mobile | $39,480 | 70 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for tree trimmers and pruners
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 7,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $36,900 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $35,630 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $47,520 |
| Highway Maintenance Workers | $37,430 |
| Logging Equipment Operators | $47,810 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $33,870 |
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