SOC 37-3013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tree Trimmers and Pruners — Durham
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Durham, NC is $60,860 per year, 19.4% above the national median of $50,960.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Durham, NC is $60,860 per year, 19.4% above the national median of $50,960. Half of workers earn between $41,040 and $60,860. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,280 and the ninetieth at $72,250.
Within the state, Asheville records the highest median at $56,720. Of the 453 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 218th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,280 | −28.8% |
| 25th | $41,040 | −19.5% |
| Median (50th) | $60,860 | +19.4% |
| 75th | $60,860 | +19.4% |
| 90th | $72,250 | +41.8% |
| Mean | $56,230 | +10.3% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asheville | $56,720 | — | |
| 2 | Raleigh | $50,040 | 260 | |
| 3 | Winston-Salem | $47,570 | 110 | |
| 4 | Charlotte | $46,750 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Durham run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $60,860 goes as far as $64,539 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 26.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,860as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,539US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,860 a year, 19.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,280 to $72,250 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Asheville, at $56,720.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Durham, NC?
The median annual wage is $60,860, or $29.26 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 Durham, NC is 19.4% 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 Durham, NC earns more than $72,250 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,280 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 Asheville, at $56,720 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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