How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make in Lexington?
$43,870a year
Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $21.09 an hour or $3,656 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.09
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 121 of 144
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,210Median: $43,870Highest 10%: $57,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,210 | $20.29 | |
| 25th | $43,870 | $21.09 | |
| Median | $43,870 | $21.09 | |
| 75th | $45,970 | $22.10 | |
| 90th | $57,880 | $27.83 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners.
| Cincinnati, OH | $49,760 |
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Salaries for every job in Lexington, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make an hour in Lexington?
The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $21.09 ($43,870 a year).
Do tree trimmer and pruners make more in Lexington than the national average?
No: $43,870 against $50,960 nationally, 14% less.
How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $44,410, so Lexington pays 1% less.
Where does Lexington rank for tree trimmer and pruner pay?
121 of 144 metro areas with data.
How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make starting out in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,880 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.