How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make in Buffalo?
$74,580a year
Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $35.86 an hour or $6,215 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.86
- Vs. national median
- +46%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 144
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,770Median: $74,580Highest 10%: $77,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,770 | $17.20 | |
| 25th | $53,660 | $25.80 | |
| Median | $74,580 | $35.86 | |
| 75th | $77,410 | $37.22 | |
| 90th | $77,410 | $37.22 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners.
| Syracuse, NY | $75,140 |
| Kingston, NY | $66,160 |
| New York, NY | $65,130 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $56,900 |
| Albany, NY | $47,830 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $35.86 ($74,580 a year).
Do tree trimmer and pruners make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $74,580 against $50,960 nationally, 46% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $62,400, so Buffalo pays 20% more.
Where does Buffalo rank for tree trimmer and pruner pay?
6 of 144 metro areas with data.
How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,410 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.