Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton

In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for tree trimmers and pruners is $30.19 an hour ($62,780 a year). About 1,060 people work in this job there.

$30.19Median hourly pay
$61,140–$80,440Middle half of workers, yearly
1,060People in this job in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

That is 23% higher than the U.S. median ($50,960). It is about the same as the Massachusetts median ($62,550).

Pay range for tree trimmers and pruners in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$23.57$49,020
25% of workers$29.39$61,140
Half of workers (median)$30.19$62,780
75% of workers$38.67$80,440
90% of workers$39.10$81,340

Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page)$62,7801,060
Barnstable Town$61,360240
Springfield$60,980170
Amherst Town-Northampton$59,37040
Worcester$53,620310

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)

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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.