Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in Virginia

Tree trimmers and pruners in Virginia earn the most in Virginia Beach (average $48,790 a year) and the least in Harrisonburg ($44,060), across the 3 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the tree trimmers and pruners average at $49,800 and the median at $48,550 for 1,070 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $55,970.

Tree Trimmers and Pruners average salary by city in Virginia

Virginia Beach$48,790
Richmond$47,320
Harrisonburg$44,060

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Virginia Beach	$48,790	$48,140	$38,930	$39,391	98
Richmond	$47,320	$45,600	$45,600	$38,295	98
Harrisonburg	$44,060	$43,360	$41,450	$35,863	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Virginia

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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