Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,250 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,460 or more. The middle half of tree trimmers and pruners in Minneapolis earn between $71,570 and $77,460.
- $69K10th
- $72K25th
- $77KMedian
- $77K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $73,710 | $6,142 | $35.44 |
| Median | $77,460 | $6,455 | $37.24 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $71,570 | $5,964 | $34.41 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,460 | $6,455 | $37.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Tree trimmers and pruners in Minneapolis earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($72,860) and 32% more than the U.S. average ($55,970). At the median the gap is +52% against the U.S. median of $50,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $73,710 | $77,460 | $69,250 | $77,460 | n/a |
| Minnesota | $72,860 | $77,460 | $63,580 | $77,460 | n/a |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $73,710, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $57,196 a year, or $4,766 a month and $2,200 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $57,818 | $4,818 |
| Working in MN | $57,196 | $4,766 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for tree trimmers and pruners? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $73,710 buys what about $70,319 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in nearby metro areas
- Wausau, WI$51,710
- Sioux Falls, SD$57,900
- Fargo, ND$49,780
- Madison, WI$55,160
- Des Moines, IA$44,780
- Appleton, WI$58,080
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do tree trimmers and pruners make an hour in Minneapolis?
$35.44 an hour on average, and $37.24 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tree trimmers and pruners salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,250 a year and the 25th percentile is $71,570, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tree trimmers and pruners take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $57,196 a year ($4,766 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $73,710. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do tree trimmers and pruners earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 32% more 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.7%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
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