SOC 37-3013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tree Trimmers and Pruners — Albany
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Albany, NY is $47,830 per year, close to the national median of $50,960 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Albany, NY is $47,830 per year, close to the national median of $50,960 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $47,700 at the tenth percentile to more than $79,300 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,710 to $75,640.
Syracuse leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $75,140. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 433rd of 557 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,700 | −6.4% |
| 25th | $47,710 | −6.4% |
| Median (50th) | $47,830 | −6.1% |
| 75th | $75,640 | +48.4% |
| 90th | $79,300 | +55.6% |
| Mean | $56,170 | +10.2% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syracuse | $75,140 | 130 | |
| 2 | Buffalo | $74,580 | — | |
| 3 | Kingston | $66,160 | 100 | |
| 4 | New York | $65,130 | — | |
| 5 | Kiryas Joel | $56,900 | — | |
| 6 | Binghamton | $53,230 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Albany run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $47,830 buys what $44,328 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,830as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,328US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,830 a year, 6.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,700 to $79,300 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Syracuse, at $75,140.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Albany, NY?
The median annual wage is $47,830, or $22.99 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $50,960, so pay in Albany, NY is 6.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Albany, NY earns more than $79,300 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,700 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Syracuse, at $75,140 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
Explore related data