How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make in Portland?
$75,570a year
Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $36.33 an hour or $6,298 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.33
- Vs. national median
- +48%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 144
- Jobs in the area
- 1,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,220Median: $75,570Highest 10%: $90,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,220 | $24.63 | |
| 25th | $62,400 | $30.00 | |
| Median | $75,570 | $36.33 | |
| 75th | $83,830 | $40.30 | |
| 90th | $90,830 | $43.67 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners.
| Salem, OR | $71,190 |
| Eugene, OR | $68,290 |
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How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $36.33 ($75,570 a year).
Do tree trimmer and pruners make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $75,570 against $50,960 nationally, 48% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $75,440, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for tree trimmer and pruner pay?
4 of 144 metro areas with data.
How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,830 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.