Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for tree trimmers and pruners is $27.98 an hour ($58,200 a year). About 3,160 people work in this job there.
That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($50,960). Pennsylvania ranks 14th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for tree trimmers and pruners in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.50 | $46,800 |
| 25% of workers | $22.95 | $47,740 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.98 | $58,200 |
| 75% of workers | $30.89 | $64,250 |
| 90% of workers | $36.42 | $75,750 |
Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $62,940 | 1,580 |
| York-Hanover | $53,960 | 0 |
| Chambersburg | $49,350 | 50 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $49,130 | 60 |
| Pittsburgh | $47,710 | 0 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $49,400 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $39,500 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $60,530 |
| Highway Maintenance Workers | $47,690 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $37,010 |
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