SOC 37-3013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tree Trimmers and Pruners — Tennessee
Tennessee · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Tennessee is $47,350 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 Tennessee is $47,350 per year, close to the national median of $50,960 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $40,750 and $49,170. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $38,060 and the ninetieth at $61,480.
Employment stands at 710, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Tennessee ranks number 31st out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Knoxville records the highest median at $48,780. Of the 730 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 459th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,060 | −25.3% |
| 25th | $40,750 | −20.0% |
| Median (50th) | $47,350 | −7.1% |
| 75th | $49,170 | −3.5% |
| 90th | $61,480 | +20.6% |
| Mean | $47,570 | −6.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Tennessee
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tennessee run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $47,350 goes as far as $51,523 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,350as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,523US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,350 a year, 7.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,060 to $61,480 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 710 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 31st of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Knoxville, at $48,780.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Tennessee?
The median annual wage is $47,350, or $22.76 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 Tennessee is 7.1% 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 Tennessee earns more than $61,480 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,060 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 Knoxville, at $48,780 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 710 jobs in this occupation in Tennessee. 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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