Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for tree trimmers and pruners is $30.99 an hour ($64,450 a year). About 700 people work in this job there.
That is 26% higher than the U.S. median ($50,960). Illinois ranks 4th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for tree trimmers and pruners in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.18 | $50,300 |
| 25% of workers | $29.26 | $60,860 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.99 | $64,450 |
| 75% of workers | $36.36 | $75,630 |
| 90% of workers | $43.67 | $90,840 |
Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $64,260 | 630 |
| Rockford | $63,480 | 40 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (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)
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