The median annual wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Illinois is $64,550 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $64,790.
Pay spans roughly $48,240 at the 10th percentile to $85,590 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.03 per hour. An estimated 1,090 people work as tree trimmers and pruners in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $64,550 |
| Mean (annual) | $64,790 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.03 |
| 10th percentile | $48,240 |
| 90th percentile | $85,590 |
| Employment | 1,090 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.