SOC 37-3013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tree Trimmers and Pruners — Asheville
Asheville, NC · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Asheville, NC comes to $56,720 a year, ahead of the national median of $50,960 by 11.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Asheville, NC comes to $56,720 a year, ahead of the national median of $50,960 by 11.3%. Pay ranges from under $34,990 at the tenth percentile to more than $62,490 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $39,570 to $58,690.
Within the state, Durham records the highest median at $60,860. Of the 425 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 207th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,990 | −31.3% |
| 25th | $39,570 | −22.4% |
| Median (50th) | $56,720 | +11.3% |
| 75th | $58,690 | +15.2% |
| 90th | $62,490 | +22.6% |
| Mean | $53,630 | +5.2% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Durham | $60,860 | — | |
| 2 | Raleigh | $50,040 | 260 | |
| 3 | Winston-Salem | $47,570 | 110 | |
| 4 | Charlotte | $46,750 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Asheville run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $56,720 goes as far as $60,148 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,148US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,720 a year, 11.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,990 to $62,490 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Durham, at $60,860.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Asheville, NC?
The median annual wage is $56,720, or $27.27 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 Asheville, NC is 11.3% higher. 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 Asheville, NC earns more than $62,490 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,990 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 Durham, at $60,860 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.
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