SOC 37-3013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tree Trimmers and Pruners — Mississippi
Mississippi
Median pay for this occupation in Mississippi is $41,560 a year, trailing the national median of $50,960 by 18.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Mississippi is $41,560 a year, trailing the national median of $50,960 by 18.4%. Half of workers earn between $35,780 and $48,110. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,650 and the ninetieth at $60,520.
The area has 260 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Among the 49 states with published data for this occupation, Mississippi ranks 46th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 438th of 673 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,650 | −30.0% |
| 25th | $35,780 | −29.8% |
| Median (50th) | $41,560 | −18.4% |
| 75th | $48,110 | −5.6% |
| 90th | $60,520 | +18.8% |
| Mean | $44,550 | −12.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Mississippi run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $41,560 goes as far as $47,770 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$41,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,770US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $41,560 a year, 18.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,650 to $60,520 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 260 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 46th of 49 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Mississippi?
The median annual wage is $41,560, or $19.98 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 Mississippi is 18.4% 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 Mississippi earns more than $60,520 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,650 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 260 jobs in this occupation in Mississippi. 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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