Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,940 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,720 or more. The middle half of tree trimmers and pruners in Memphis earn between $40,750 and $53,620.
- $36K10th
- $41K25th
- $44KMedian
- $54K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,800 | $3,900 | $22.50 |
| Median | $44,470 | $3,706 | $21.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,750 | $3,396 | $19.59 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $53,620 | $4,468 | $25.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Tree trimmers and pruners in Memphis earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($47,570) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($55,970). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $50,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $46,800 | $44,470 | $35,940 | $59,720 | n/a |
| Tennessee | $47,570 | $47,350 | $38,060 | $61,480 | 710 |
| 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 Memphis
On the average salary of $46,800, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $39,784 a year, or $3,315 a month and $1,530 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $39,784 | $3,315 |
| Working in MS | $38,644 | $3,220 |
| Working in AR | $38,540 | $3,212 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for tree trimmers and pruners? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $46,800 buys what about $50,771 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 2nd of 3 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Knoxville pays the most ($52,480).
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 Memphis: questions
How much do tree trimmers and pruners make an hour in Memphis?
$22.50 an hour on average, and $21.38 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tree trimmers and pruners salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,940 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,750, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tree trimmers and pruners take-home pay in Memphis?
About $39,784 a year ($3,315 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,800. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do tree trimmers and pruners earn more in Memphis 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- 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 no state income tax.
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