Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in West Virginia

In West Virginia, the median pay for tree trimmers and pruners is $23.62 an hour ($49,140 a year). About 1,420 people work in this job there.

$23.62Median hourly pay
$48,990–$56,720Middle half of workers, yearly
1,420People in this job in West Virginia

That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($50,960). West Virginia ranks 25th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for tree trimmers and pruners in West Virginia

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.47$36,350
25% of workers$23.55$48,990
Half of workers (median)$23.62$49,140
75% of workers$27.27$56,720
90% of workers$27.53$57,260

Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in West Virginia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Wheeling$46,89040

West Virginia unemployment rate: 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)

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JobMedian yearly pay
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$51,300
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Highway Maintenance Workers$45,260

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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.