SOC 37-3013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tree Trimmers and Pruners — Southeast Iowa
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
In Southeast Iowa, IA the median wage is $40,750.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Southeast Iowa, IA the median wage is $40,750. That is 20.0% lower than the national median of $50,960. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $19,930 and $42,890. The lowest tenth earn under $19,930, while the highest tenth earn more than $46,610.
Des Moines leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $42,080. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 330th of 420 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,930 | −60.9% |
| 25th | $19,930 | −60.9% |
| Median (50th) | $40,750 | −20.0% |
| 75th | $42,890 | −15.8% |
| 90th | $46,610 | −8.5% |
| Mean | $33,990 | −33.3% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Des Moines | $42,080 | 160 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southeast Iowa run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $40,750 goes as far as $46,412 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$40,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,412US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $40,750 a year, 20.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $19,930 to $46,610 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Des Moines, at $42,080.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Southeast Iowa, IA?
The median annual wage is $40,750, or $19.59 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 Southeast Iowa, IA is 20.0% 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 Southeast Iowa, IA earns more than $46,610 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $19,930 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 Des Moines, at $42,080 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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