Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,880 or more. The middle half of tree trimmers and pruners in Lexington earn between $43,870 and $45,970.
- $42K10th
- $44K25th
- $44KMedian
- $46K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,080 | $3,923 | $22.63 |
| Median | $43,870 | $3,656 | $21.09 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,870 | $3,656 | $21.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,970 | $3,831 | $22.10 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Tree trimmers and pruners in Lexington earn 8% more than the Kentucky average ($43,690) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($55,970). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $50,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $47,080 | $43,870 | $42,210 | $57,880 | 140 |
| Kentucky | $43,690 | $44,410 | $26,890 | $57,440 | 1,020 |
| United States | $55,970 | $50,960 | $37,940 | $80,310 | 55,160 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary after taxes in Lexington
On the average salary of $47,080, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $37,184 a year, or $3,099 a month and $1,430 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Is Lexington a good place for tree trimmers and pruners? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lexington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $47,080 buys what about $50,684 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 7.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$51,840
- Dayton, OH$46,430
- Knoxville, TN$52,480
- Indianapolis, IN$45,690
- Columbus, OH$52,490
- Evansville, IN$42,010
Highest-paying cities for tree trimmers and pruners
Santa Rosa, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($76,580).
- Santa Rosa, CA$76,580
- San Francisco, CA$74,180
- Minneapolis, MN$73,710
- Portland, OR$72,870
- Syracuse, NY$72,190
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Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in Lexington: questions
How much do tree trimmers and pruners make an hour in Lexington?
$22.64 an hour on average, and $21.09 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tree trimmers and pruners salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,870, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tree trimmers and pruners take-home pay in Lexington?
About $37,184 a year ($3,099 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,080. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do tree trimmers and pruners earn more in Lexington than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($55,970).
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; area Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.33, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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