SOC 37-3013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tree Trimmers and Pruners — Deltona
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Deltona, FL is $46,130 a year, trailing the national median of $50,960 by 9.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Deltona, FL is $46,130 a year, trailing the national median of $50,960 by 9.5%. Half of workers earn between $40,800 and $47,470. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,750 and the ninetieth at $57,460.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.78 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Cape Coral leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $48,680. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 256th of 404 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,750 | −25.9% |
| 25th | $40,800 | −19.9% |
| Median (50th) | $46,130 | −9.5% |
| 75th | $47,470 | −6.8% |
| 90th | $57,460 | +12.8% |
| Mean | $48,070 | −5.7% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Coral | $48,680 | — | |
| 2 | Jacksonville | $48,580 | — | |
| 3 | Miami | $48,540 | 680 | |
| 4 | North Port | $47,960 | 120 | |
| 5 | Port St. Lucie | $47,920 | — | |
| 6 | Naples | $46,960 | 140 | |
| 7 | Gainesville | $45,620 | 70 | |
| 8 | Orlando | $42,020 | 300 | |
| 9 | Palm Bay | $38,990 | — | |
| 10 | Tampa | $27,040 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Deltona run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $46,130 buys what $44,613 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,130as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,613US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,130 a year, 9.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,750 to $57,460 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cape Coral, at $48,680.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Deltona, FL?
The median annual wage is $46,130, or $22.18 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 Deltona, FL is 9.5% 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 Deltona, FL earns more than $57,460 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,750 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 Cape Coral, at $48,680 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Deltona, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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