Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for tree trimmers and pruners is $19.17 an hour ($39,880 a year). About 4,460 people work in this job there.
That is 22% lower than the U.S. median ($50,960). Texas ranks 48th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for tree trimmers and pruners in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.12 | $35,610 |
| 25% of workers | $18.53 | $38,540 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.17 | $39,880 |
| 75% of workers | $22.03 | $45,820 |
| 90% of workers | $23.66 | $49,220 |
Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $45,200 | 700 |
| Lubbock | $42,680 | 30 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $39,800 | 800 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $39,660 | 2,120 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $36,490 | 220 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $40,620 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $36,740 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $50,460 |
| Highway Maintenance Workers | $45,540 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $32,840 |
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | $34,260 |
| Logging Equipment Operators | $62,890 |
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