How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make in Virginia?
$48,550a year
Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners in Virginia. That is $23.34 an hour or $4,046 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.34
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,930Median: $48,550Highest 10%: $59,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,930 | $18.72 | |
| 25th | $45,600 | $21.92 | |
| Median | $48,550 | $23.34 | |
| 75th | $53,970 | $25.95 | |
| 90th | $59,350 | $28.53 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $51,700 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $48,140 |
| Richmond, VA | $45,600 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $43,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tree trimmer and pruners.
| 24. Delaware | $49,330 |
| 25. West Virginia | $49,140 |
| 26. Connecticut | $48,930 |
| 27. Virginia | $48,550 |
| 28. North Carolina | $48,480 |
| 29. Kansas | $48,400 |
| 30. Louisiana | $47,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $23.34 ($48,550 a year).
Do tree trimmer and pruners make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $48,550 against $50,960 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Virginia rank for tree trimmer and pruner pay?
Virginia ranks 27 of 49 states.
Which city in Virginia pays tree trimmer and pruners the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $51,700 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.