Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,750 or more. The middle half of tree trimmers and pruners in Philadelphia earn between $53,330 and $75,750.
- $47K10th
- $53K25th
- $63KMedian
- $76K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,980 | $5,248 | $30.28 |
| Median | $62,940 | $5,245 | $30.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $53,330 | $4,444 | $25.64 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,750 | $6,312 | $36.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Tree trimmers and pruners in Philadelphia earn 6% more than the Pennsylvania average ($59,450) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($55,970). At the median the gap is +24% against the U.S. median of $50,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $62,980 | $62,940 | $46,800 | $75,750 | 1,580 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,450 | $58,200 | $46,800 | $75,750 | 3,160 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $62,980, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $50,851 a year, or $4,238 a month and $1,956 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $50,853 | $4,238 |
| Working in PA | $50,851 | $4,238 |
| Working in MD | $50,004 | $4,167 |
| Working in DE | $49,856 | $4,155 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for tree trimmers and pruners? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $62,980 buys what about $61,412 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 6.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 1st of 5 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Philadelphia$62,980
- York$53,150
- Pittsburgh$52,220
- Scranton$51,950
- Chambersburg$51,920
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do tree trimmers and pruners make an hour in Philadelphia?
$30.28 an hour on average, and $30.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tree trimmers and pruners salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $53,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tree trimmers and pruners take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $50,851 a year ($4,238 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,980. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do tree trimmers and pruners earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.0%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.54, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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