Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$50,430
↑ 61.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Tree Trimmers and Pruners — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Tree Trimmers and Pruners — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 61.0% since 2011 ($31,320 → $50,430)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $50,430
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.4% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +10%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,430 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $49,070 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $47,080 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | $46,970 | +13.6% |
| 2020 | $41,340 | +3.4% |
| 2019 | $39,980 | +4.7% |
| 2018 | $38,190 | +4.7% |
| 2017 | $36,460 | +4.1% |
| 2016 | $35,030 | +4.6% |
| 2015 | $33,500 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | $32,960 | +1.1% |
| 2013 | $32,590 | +0.9% |
| 2012 | $32,310 | +3.2% |
| 2011 | $31,320 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.