How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make in Milwaukee?
$60,100a year
Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $28.89 an hour or $5,008 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.89
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 144
- Jobs in the area
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,820Median: $60,100Highest 10%: $77,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,820 | $22.51 | |
| 25th | $48,850 | $23.49 | |
| Median | $60,100 | $28.89 | |
| 75th | $61,180 | $29.41 | |
| 90th | $77,220 | $37.13 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners.
| Minneapolis, MN | $77,460 |
| Appleton, WI | $59,120 |
| Madison, WI | $51,290 |
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How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $28.89 ($60,100 a year).
Do tree trimmer and pruners make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $60,100 against $50,960 nationally, 18% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $57,930, so Milwaukee pays 4% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for tree trimmer and pruner pay?
39 of 144 metro areas with data.
How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,220 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.