How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make in Athens?
$41,960a year
Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area. That is $20.17 an hour or $3,497 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.17
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 128 of 144
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,390Median: $41,960Highest 10%: $52,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,390 | $8.84 | |
| 25th | $34,150 | $16.42 | |
| Median | $41,960 | $20.17 | |
| 75th | $52,290 | $25.14 | |
| 90th | $52,290 | $25.14 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners.
| Atlanta, GA | $50,280 |
| Augusta, GA | $49,870 |
| Macon, GA | $46,910 |
| Columbus, GA | $34,410 |
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Salaries for every job in Athens, GAFrequently asked questions
How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make an hour in Athens?
The median hourly pay in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area is $20.17 ($41,960 a year).
Do tree trimmer and pruners make more in Athens than the national average?
No: $41,960 against $50,960 nationally, 18% less.
How does Athens compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $46,910, so Athens pays 11% less.
Where does Athens rank for tree trimmer and pruner pay?
128 of 144 metro areas with data.
How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make starting out in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% make $18,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,290 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.