How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make in Iowa?
$42,890a year
Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners in Iowa. That is $20.62 an hour or $3,574 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.62
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,440Median: $42,890Highest 10%: $68,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,440 | $9.83 | |
| 25th | $28,680 | $13.79 | |
| Median | $42,890 | $20.62 | |
| 75th | $55,350 | $26.61 | |
| 90th | $68,530 | $32.95 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $42,080 |
| Omaha, NE | $38,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tree trimmer and pruners.
| 42. Kentucky | $44,410 |
| 43. Idaho | $43,840 |
| 44. South Carolina | $43,660 |
| 45. Iowa | $42,890 |
| 46. Mississippi | $41,560 |
| 47. Alabama | $41,500 |
| 48. Texas | $39,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $20.62 ($42,890 a year).
Do tree trimmer and pruners make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $42,890 against $50,960 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Iowa rank for tree trimmer and pruner pay?
Iowa ranks 45 of 49 states.
Which city in Iowa pays tree trimmer and pruners the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $42,080 a year.
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.