Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for tree trimmers and pruners is $30.07 an hour ($62,550 a year). About 2,090 people work in this job there.
That is 23% higher than the U.S. median ($50,960). Massachusetts ranks 6th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for tree trimmers and pruners in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.57 | $49,020 |
| 25% of workers | $25.78 | $53,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.07 | $62,550 |
| 75% of workers | $38.14 | $79,320 |
| 90% of workers | $38.90 | $80,910 |
Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $62,780 | 1,060 |
| Barnstable Town | $61,360 | 240 |
| Springfield | $60,980 | 170 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $59,370 | 40 |
| Worcester | $53,620 | 310 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 Massachusetts
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $48,670 |
| Construction Laborers | $63,390 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $76,820 |
| Highway Maintenance Workers | $61,500 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $38,220 |
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