The median annual wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $42,930 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,470.
Pay spans roughly $20,790 at the 10th percentile to $54,040 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.64 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as tree trimmers and pruners in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $42,930 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,470 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.64 |
| 10th percentile | $20,790 |
| 90th percentile | $54,040 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.