The median annual wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in North Carolina is $44,740 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $44,640.
Pay spans roughly $25,400 at the 10th percentile to $58,240 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.51 per hour. An estimated 1,240 people work as tree trimmers and pruners in North Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $44,740 |
| Mean (annual) | $44,640 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.51 |
| 10th percentile | $25,400 |
| 90th percentile | $58,240 |
| Employment | 1,240 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.