Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for tree trimmers and pruners is $30.00 an hour ($62,400 a year). About 3,750 people work in this job there.
That is 22% higher than the U.S. median ($50,960). New York ranks 8th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for tree trimmers and pruners in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.00 | $41,600 |
| 25% of workers | $22.99 | $47,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.00 | $62,400 |
| 75% of workers | $38.00 | $79,030 |
| 90% of workers | $40.24 | $83,700 |
Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | $75,140 | 130 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $74,580 | 0 |
| Kingston | $66,160 | 100 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $65,130 | 0 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $56,900 | 0 |
| Binghamton | $53,230 | 40 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $47,830 | 0 |
New York 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 New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $55,930 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $44,840 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $80,980 |
| Highway Maintenance Workers | $55,210 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $40,930 |
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