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Tree Trimmers and Pruners is a notable career in the 37 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Tree Trimmers and Pruners against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 37-3013 |
| title | Tree Trimmers and Pruners |
| onet code | 37-3013.00 |
| description | Using sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques, cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities, or to improve appearance, health, and value of tree. Prune or treat trees or shrubs using handsaws, hand pruners, clippers, and power pruners. Works off the ground in the tree canopy and may use truck-mounted lifts. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 37 |
| tot emp | 47,870 |
| a mean | 54,970 |
| a median | 50,430 |
| a pct10 | 37,660 |
| a pct25 | 43,690 |
| a pct75 | 63,130 |
| a pct90 | 78,900 |
| h mean | 26 |
| h median | 24 |
The day-to-day work of a tree trimmers and pruners typically centers on operate shredding and chipping equipment, and feed limbs and brush into the machines. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Operation and Control, Operations Monitoring, and Critical Thinking. Across the top 8 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.23 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working tree trimmers and pruners, the most common entry qualification is a Less than a High School Diploma (56.8%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Alaska at $84,740 and lowest in Nebraska at $37,220 — a 2.3× spread. The top five states (Alaska, Minnesota, Illinois, Rhode Island, Oregon) average $68,970. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $84,740 | $73,980 | $42,380 | $93,040 | 30 |
| Minnesota | $68,030 | $65,560 | $51,700 | $83,230 | 140 |
| Illinois | $64,550 | $64,790 | $48,240 | $85,590 | 1,090 |
| Rhode Island | $64,240 | $60,130 | $54,690 | $64,240 | 110 |
| Oregon | $63,290 | $68,940 | $49,000 | $81,250 | 1,180 |
| California | $62,880 | $65,690 | $41,920 | $85,980 | 8,620 |
| New York | $62,180 | $64,020 | $46,560 | $84,360 | 2,520 |
| Washington | $61,750 | $65,640 | $43,670 | $95,300 | 630 |
| New Jersey | $61,660 | $59,350 | $34,940 | $74,780 | 1,540 |
| Hawaii | $60,580 | $60,540 | $47,020 | $75,840 | 180 |
| Vermont | $60,320 | $59,620 | $51,010 | $73,310 | 330 |
| Massachusetts | $60,130 | $63,230 | $47,330 | $92,210 | — |
| New Hampshire | $57,830 | $56,750 | $45,860 | $72,910 | 470 |
| Maine | $57,820 | $67,000 | $50,590 | $88,910 | 60 |
| Utah | $53,900 | $54,970 | $45,890 | $68,990 | 440 |
| North Dakota | $51,490 | $50,890 | $39,140 | $74,800 | 40 |
| New Mexico | $50,690 | $55,080 | $32,120 | $77,950 | 100 |
| Colorado | $49,920 | $51,980 | $39,690 | $59,800 | 600 |
| Montana | $49,860 | $53,710 | $36,640 | $68,100 | 260 |
| Nevada | $49,680 | $49,710 | $38,630 | $60,790 | — |
| Florida | $49,490 | $52,980 | $30,160 | $81,490 | 1,950 |
| South Dakota | $49,430 | $47,290 | $38,130 | $50,770 | 180 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,280 | $53,570 | $43,690 | $66,510 | 2,550 |
| Virginia | $49,090 | $51,160 | $40,880 | $73,650 | 860 |
| Wyoming | $48,680 | $53,340 | $39,170 | $65,570 | 90 |
| Wisconsin | $48,510 | $50,340 | $38,810 | $64,800 | 1,110 |
| South Carolina | $48,240 | $46,990 | $38,740 | $57,970 | 370 |
| Michigan | $48,070 | $51,180 | $36,650 | $64,720 | 1,890 |
| West Virginia | $47,960 | $47,560 | $38,000 | $56,170 | 1,350 |
| Ohio | $47,800 | $50,130 | $45,600 | $57,000 | 1,310 |
| Connecticut | $47,330 | $52,120 | $36,510 | $75,100 | 570 |
| Missouri | $46,860 | $47,750 | $36,210 | $63,070 | 800 |
| Arizona | $46,650 | $53,440 | $38,440 | $80,850 | 500 |
| Mississippi | $46,630 | $47,250 | $34,560 | $58,660 | 220 |
| Indiana | $46,280 | $47,040 | $36,060 | $63,300 | 590 |
| Tennessee | $45,890 | $46,340 | $37,590 | $56,200 | 1,200 |
| Maryland | $45,710 | $48,700 | $38,320 | $58,210 | 720 |
| North Carolina | $44,740 | $44,640 | $25,400 | $58,240 | 1,240 |
| Kansas | $44,640 | $44,230 | $30,140 | $59,870 | 420 |
| Oklahoma | $44,500 | $45,130 | $30,180 | $61,140 | 430 |
| Georgia | $41,730 | $44,840 | $25,400 | $61,830 | — |
| Idaho | $41,710 | $45,920 | $38,950 | $51,680 | — |
| Iowa | $41,330 | $38,980 | $20,250 | $53,760 | 710 |
| Texas | $40,030 | $43,730 | $36,120 | $55,010 | 2,400 |
| Kentucky | $39,830 | $39,830 | $23,140 | $58,150 | 760 |
| Alabama | $39,600 | $40,240 | $21,710 | $49,940 | 1,170 |
| Louisiana | $38,950 | $42,100 | $31,600 | $58,440 | 370 |
| Arkansas | $37,830 | $39,550 | $25,430 | $62,120 | 180 |
| Nebraska | $37,220 | $41,520 | $34,560 | $49,290 | 500 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for tree trimmers and pruners. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Arborist or Brush Clearing Laborer frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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