The salary statistics of tree trimmers and pruners in the industry sector of construction are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare tree trimmers and pruners salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $26,340 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $32,940 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $41,120 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $49,850 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $69,180 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for tree trimmers and pruners in the industry sector of construction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) tree trimmers and pruners is $69,180. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $41,120. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid tree trimmers and pruners is $26,340.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of tree trimmers and pruners in the industry sector of construction from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $41,120 | 4.33% | 23.61% |
| 2017 | $39,340 | 15.51% | - |
| 2016 | $33,240 | 10.68% | - |
| 2014 | $29,690 | -0.57% | - |
| 2013 | $29,860 | -5.19% | - |
| 2012 | $31,410 | - | - |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].