How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make in New York?
$62,400a year
Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners in New York. That is $30.00 an hour or $5,200 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.00
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,600Median: $62,400Highest 10%: $83,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 25th | $47,820 | $22.99 | |
| Median | $62,400 | $30.00 | |
| 75th | $79,030 | $38.00 | |
| 90th | $83,700 | $40.24 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Syracuse, NY | $75,140 |
| Buffalo, NY | $74,580 |
| Kingston, NY | $66,160 |
| New York, NY | $65,130 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $56,900 |
| Binghamton, NY | $53,230 |
| Albany, NY | $47,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tree trimmer and pruners.
| 5. Washington | $63,850 |
| 6. California | $62,550 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $62,550 |
| 8. New York | $62,400 |
| 9. Vermont | $62,170 |
| 10. Missouri | $61,140 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $61,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $30.00 ($62,400 a year).
Do tree trimmer and pruners make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $62,400 against $50,960 nationally, 22% more.
Where does New York rank for tree trimmer and pruner pay?
New York ranks 8 of 49 states.
Which city in New York pays tree trimmer and pruners the most?
Syracuse, NY, with a median of $75,140 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.