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Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in Tennessee
Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Tennessee earn a median $47,350 a year, 7% below the U.S. median.
- Median in TN
- $47,350 a year
- U.S. median
- $50,960 a year
- Employment
- 710
- Location quotient
- 0.61
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Tennessee
- Median (50%)
- $47,350 · $22.76 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $47,570 · $22.87 an hour (estimate error ±2.0%)
- 10th percentile
- $38,060 · $18.30 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $40,750 · $19.59 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $49,170 · $23.64 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $61,480 · $29.56 an hour
- Employment
- 710 (estimate error ±34.5%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.22
- Location quotient
- 0.61 (1.00 = national share)
Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay by metro area in Tennessee
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $61,480 | Not reported |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $49,170 | 40 |
| Knoxville, TN | $48,780 | Not reported |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $46,330 | Not reported |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $44,470 | Not reported |
| Cleveland, TN | $39,950 | Not reported |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do tree trimmers and pruners make in Tennessee?
- The median wage for tree trimmers and pruners in Tennessee is $47,350 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 710 jobs in the state.
- Where in Tennessee do tree trimmers and pruners earn the most?
- West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $61,480 a year.