SOC 37-3013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tree Trimmers and Pruners — Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Jacksonville, FL is $48,580 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 Jacksonville, FL is $48,580 per year, close to the national median of $50,960 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $39,430 and $48,880. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,920 and the ninetieth at $50,280.
Within the state, Cape Coral records the highest median at $48,680. Of the 579 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 362nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,920 | −25.6% |
| 25th | $39,430 | −22.6% |
| Median (50th) | $48,580 | −4.7% |
| 75th | $48,880 | −4.1% |
| 90th | $50,280 | −1.3% |
| Mean | $46,870 | −8.0% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Coral | $48,680 | — | |
| 2 | Miami | $48,540 | 680 | |
| 3 | North Port | $47,960 | 120 | |
| 4 | Port St. Lucie | $47,920 | — | |
| 5 | Naples | $46,960 | 140 | |
| 6 | Deltona | $46,130 | 60 | |
| 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 Jacksonville run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $48,580 buys what $46,983 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,580as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,983US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,580 a year, 4.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,920 to $50,280 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- 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 Jacksonville, FL?
The median annual wage is $48,580, or $23.36 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 Jacksonville, FL is 4.7% 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 Jacksonville, FL earns more than $50,280 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,920 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.
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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