How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make in Columbus?
$34,410a year
Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area. That is $16.54 an hour or $2,868 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.54
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among cities
- 143 of 144
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,950Median: $34,410Highest 10%: $53,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,950 | $8.63 | |
| 25th | $17,950 | $8.63 | |
| Median | $34,410 | $16.54 | |
| 75th | $53,400 | $25.67 | |
| 90th | $53,400 | $25.67 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners.
| Atlanta, GA | $50,280 |
| Augusta, GA | $49,870 |
| Macon, GA | $46,910 |
| Athens, GA | $41,960 |
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How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area is $16.54 ($34,410 a year).
Do tree trimmer and pruners make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $34,410 against $50,960 nationally, 32% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $46,910, so Columbus pays 27% less.
Where does Columbus rank for tree trimmer and pruner pay?
143 of 144 metro areas with data.
How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $17,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,400 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.