Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in Indiana

In Indiana, the median pay for tree trimmers and pruners is $22.14 an hour ($46,050 a year). About 1,850 people work in this job there.

$22.14Median hourly pay
$40,280–$52,150Middle half of workers, yearly
1,850People in this job in Indiana

That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($50,960). Indiana ranks 39th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for tree trimmers and pruners in Indiana

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.22$37,900
25% of workers$19.36$40,280
Half of workers (median)$22.14$46,050
75% of workers$25.07$52,150
90% of workers$28.32$58,910

Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in Indiana metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood$46,050370
Lafayette-West Lafayette$40,52060
Evansville$39,89060

Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Indiana

JobMedian yearly pay
Construction Laborers$50,070
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$38,070
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$79,580
Highway Maintenance Workers$48,480
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$48,500
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$36,980
Agricultural Equipment Operators$46,280

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.