How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make in Charlotte?
$46,750a year
Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $22.48 an hour or $3,896 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.48
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 107 of 144
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,680Median: $46,750Highest 10%: $63,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,680 | $17.15 | |
| 25th | $36,130 | $17.37 | |
| Median | $46,750 | $22.48 | |
| 75th | $49,090 | $23.60 | |
| 90th | $63,990 | $30.76 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners.
| Durham, NC | $60,860 |
| Asheville, NC | $56,720 |
| Raleigh, NC | $50,040 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $48,140 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $47,570 |
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How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $22.48 ($46,750 a year).
Do tree trimmer and pruners make more in Charlotte than the national average?
No: $46,750 against $50,960 nationally, 8% less.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $48,480, so Charlotte pays 4% less.
Where does Charlotte rank for tree trimmer and pruner pay?
107 of 144 metro areas with data.
How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,990 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.