Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in Georgia

In Georgia, the median pay for tree trimmers and pruners is $22.55 an hour ($46,910 a year). About 1,030 people work in this job there.

$22.55Median hourly pay

$38,430–$52,570Middle half of workers, yearly

1,030People in this job in Georgia

That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($50,960). Georgia ranks 35th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for tree trimmers and pruners in Georgia

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$12.60	$26,210
25% of workers	$18.47	$38,430
Half of workers (median)	$22.55	$46,910
75% of workers	$25.27	$52,570
90% of workers	$29.92	$62,230

Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell	$50,280	450
Augusta-Richmond County	$49,870	100
Macon-Bibb County	$46,910	130
Athens-Clarke County	$41,960	70
Columbus	$34,410	50

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Georgia

Job	Median yearly pay
Construction Laborers	$38,990
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers	$37,970
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$47,880
Highway Maintenance Workers	$37,560
Logging Equipment Operators	$45,080
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	$30,300
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation	$39,080
Agricultural Equipment Operators	$35,410

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.