The salary statistics of tree trimmers and pruners in the industry sector of educational services are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare tree trimmers and pruners salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $31,680 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $37,540 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $47,070 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $57,000 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $67,800 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for tree trimmers and pruners in the industry sector of educational services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) tree trimmers and pruners is $67,800. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $47,070. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid tree trimmers and pruners is $31,680.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of tree trimmers and pruners in the industry sector of educational services from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $47,070 | 1.34% | 18.50% |
| 2017 | $46,440 | 1.38% | - |
| 2016 | $45,800 | 7.95% | - |
| 2015 | $42,160 | 0.00% | - |
| 2014 | $42,160 | 7.76% | - |
| 2013 | $38,890 | 1.36% | - |
| 2012 | $38,360 | - | - |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].