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How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make in Chicago?

$64,260a year

Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $30.89 an hour or $5,355 a month.

Hourly
$30.89
Vs. national median
+26%
Rank among cities
15 of 144
Jobs in the area
630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,710Median: $64,260Highest 10%: $90,840
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,710$21.98
25th$46,780$22.49
Median$64,260$30.89
75th$73,570$35.37
90th$90,840$43.67

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners.

St. Louis, MO$62,950
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Related jobs in Chicago

Same field, median yearly pay.

Grounds Maintenance Worker$57,870
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$52,470
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$51,280
Pesticide Handler$49,550
Pest Control Worker$46,740
Building Cleaning Worker$45,680
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$45,280
Janitor and Cleaner$38,470
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$37,310
Salaries for every job in Chicago, IL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make an hour in Chicago?

The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $30.89 ($64,260 a year).

Do tree trimmer and pruners make more in Chicago than the national average?

Yes: $64,260 against $50,960 nationally, 26% more.

How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $64,450, so Chicago pays 0% more.

Where does Chicago rank for tree trimmer and pruner pay?

15 of 144 metro areas with data.

How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make starting out in Chicago?

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,840 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.