Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in Tennessee

In Tennessee, the median pay for tree trimmers and pruners is $22.76 an hour ($47,350 a year). About 710 people work in this job there.

$22.76Median hourly pay
$40,750–$49,170Middle half of workers, yearly
710People in this job in Tennessee

That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($50,960). Tennessee ranks 31st of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for tree trimmers and pruners in Tennessee

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.30$38,060
25% of workers$19.59$40,750
Half of workers (median)$22.76$47,350
75% of workers$23.64$49,170
90% of workers$29.56$61,480

Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in Tennessee metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Knoxville$48,7800
Memphis$44,4700
Cleveland$39,9500

Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee

JobMedian yearly pay
Construction Laborers$45,000
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37,020
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$52,000
Highway Maintenance Workers$46,070
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$31,020
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$39,980

Other job titles for this job

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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.