Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for tree trimmers and pruners is $23.34 an hour ($48,550 a year). About 1,070 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($50,960). Virginia ranks 27th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for tree trimmers and pruners in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.72 | $38,930 |
| 25% of workers | $21.92 | $45,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.34 | $48,550 |
| 75% of workers | $25.95 | $53,970 |
| 90% of workers | $28.54 | $59,350 |
Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $48,140 | 210 |
| Richmond | $45,600 | 170 |
| Harrisonburg | $43,360 | 30 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $43,560 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $38,410 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $57,160 |
| Highway Maintenance Workers | $50,800 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $35,580 |
| Logging Equipment Operators | $46,090 |
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