Tree Trimmers and Pruners

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Tree Trimmers and Pruners does

You climb trees and use tools to trim branches, remove dead wood, and shape trees for health, safety, and appearance. This physically demanding job often involves working at heights and operating chainsaws.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.

Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $36,840/yr
• Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers — $39,150/yr
• Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $35,510/yr
• First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers — $49,100/yr
• First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers — $58,430/yr