Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in Indiana

Tree trimmers and pruners in Indiana earn the most in Lafayette (average $46,240 a year) and the least in Evansville ($42,010), across the 3 Indiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the tree trimmers and pruners average at $47,100 and the median at $46,050 for 1,850 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $55,970.

Tree Trimmers and Pruners average salary by city in Indiana

Lafayette$46,240
Indianapolis$45,690
Evansville$42,010

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lafayette	$46,240	$40,520	$40,510	$37,398	93
Indianapolis	$45,690	$46,050	$38,640	$36,648	96
Evansville	$42,010	$39,890	$39,890	$34,192	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lafayette's local income tax (1.28%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in other states

Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary by city and state

More about pay in Indiana

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 37-3013.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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