Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for tree trimmers and pruners is $23.31 an hour ($48,480 a year). About 1,560 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($50,960). North Carolina ranks 28th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for tree trimmers and pruners in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.37 | $36,130 |
| 25% of workers | $19.64 | $40,860 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.31 | $48,480 |
| 75% of workers | $29.26 | $60,860 |
| 90% of workers | $30.10 | $62,600 |
Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $60,860 | 0 |
| Asheville | $56,720 | 0 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $50,040 | 260 |
| Winston-Salem | $47,570 | 110 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $46,750 | 0 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $44,720 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $37,910 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $49,310 |
| Highway Maintenance Workers | $47,880 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $33,870 |
| Logging Equipment Operators | $48,420 |
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | $39,580 |
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