SOC 37-3013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tree Trimmers and Pruners — Florida
Florida · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Florida is $46,070 per year, 9.6% below 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 Florida is $46,070 per year, 9.6% below the national median of $50,960. Half of workers earn between $38,370 and $48,880. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $28,690 and the ninetieth at $58,210.
The area has 2,770 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Florida ranks number 38th out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Cape Coral records the highest median at $48,680. Of the 777 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 536th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,690 | −43.7% |
| 25th | $38,370 | −24.7% |
| Median (50th) | $46,070 | −9.6% |
| 75th | $48,880 | −4.1% |
| 90th | $58,210 | +14.2% |
| Mean | $45,670 | −10.4% |
Highest-paying 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 | Deltona | $46,130 | 60 | |
| 8 | Gainesville | $45,620 | 70 | |
| 9 | Orlando | $42,020 | 300 | |
| 10 | Palm Bay | $38,990 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $46,070 buys what $44,555 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,070as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,555US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,070 a year, 9.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,690 to $58,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,770 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 38th of 49 states for 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 Florida?
The median annual wage is $46,070, or $22.15 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 Florida is 9.6% 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 Florida earns more than $58,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,690 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 2,770 jobs in this occupation in Florida. 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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