How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make in New York?
$65,130a year
Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $31.31 an hour or $5,428 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.31
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 144
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,600Median: $65,130Highest 10%: $85,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 25th | $52,830 | $25.40 | |
| Median | $65,130 | $31.31 | |
| 75th | $80,700 | $38.80 | |
| 90th | $85,460 | $41.09 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners.
| Syracuse, NY | $75,140 |
| Buffalo, NY | $74,580 |
| Kingston, NY | $66,160 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $56,900 |
| Albany, NY | $47,830 |
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Salaries for every job in New York, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $31.31 ($65,130 a year).
Do tree trimmer and pruners make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $65,130 against $50,960 nationally, 28% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $62,400, so New York pays 4% more.
Where does New York rank for tree trimmer and pruner pay?
14 of 144 metro areas with data.
How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,460 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.