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Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Virginia
Get the information you need to know about working as a Tree Trimmer or Pruner.
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Virginia earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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What do Tree Trimmers and Pruners Make in Virginia?
In 2018 wages for Tree Trimmers and Pruners ranged from $18,840 to $61,270 with $43,110 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $9.06 to $29.46. The median hourly rate was $20.73.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $20.38 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.35.
The median salary in Virginia is higher than the nationwide median salary.

Top Virginia Metros for Tree Trimmers and Pruners
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Tree Trimmers and Pruners.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 1,680 | $46,760 |
Top States for Tree Trimmers and Pruners Employment
View the list below to see where most Tree Trimmers and Pruners work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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California | 6,840 | $47,340 |
Texas | 3,150 | $34,120 |
Pennsylvania | 3,030 | $35,070 |
Florida | 2,810 | $28,300 |
New York | 2,030 | $52,680 |
Michigan | 1,830 | $36,310 |
North Carolina | 1,630 | $34,430 |
Massachusetts | 1,190 | $46,880 |
Missouri | 1,180 | $42,100 |
Maryland | 1,160 | $45,610 |
Georgia | 1,080 | $28,050 |
Tennessee | 960 | $32,280 |
Kentucky | 940 | $32,610 |
Ohio | 900 | $38,650 |
Oklahoma | 790 | $28,300 |
Washington | 740 | $56,990 |
New Hampshire | 700 | $40,030 |
Oregon | 690 | $43,740 |
South Carolina | 680 | $30,690 |
Minnesota | 620 | $55,750 |
Below are the states where Tree Trimmers and Pruners get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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District of Columbia | $61,230 |
Washington | $56,990 |
Minnesota | $55,750 |
New York | $52,680 |
Alaska | $49,260 |
Montana | $48,260 |
New Jersey | $48,120 |
California | $47,340 |
Massachusetts | $46,880 |
Maryland | $45,610 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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