Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in Indiana
$47,100avg. a year
$22.64 an hour · 1,850 employed
Tree Trimmers and Pruners in Indiana earn an average of $47,100 a year. That is $8,870 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $55,970. The best-paying metro area is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $62,400.
$46,050Median pay
$22.64Average hourly
+4%Avg. pay since 2020
#39Of 49 states
Top-paying Indiana metro areas
Average pay for tree trimmers and pruners by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
1630 jobs
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
$62,400
$30.00 an hour
2240 jobs
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
$51,840
$24.93 an hour
360 jobs
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN
$46,240
$22.23 an hour
4370 jobs
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
$45,690
$21.97 an hour
560 jobs
Evansville, IN
$42,010
$20.20 an hour
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Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay in Indiana, charted
Pay over time
Indiana, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Indiana tree trimmers and pruners work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Indiana vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $55,970 | $26.91 |
| Indiana | $47,100 | $22.64 |
| Illinois | $66,850 | $32.14 |
| Michigan | $55,630 | $26.75 |
| Ohio | $51,230 | $24.63 |
| Kentucky | $43,690 | $21.01 |
Related jobs in Indiana
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$40,020
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,790
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33,020
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$53,890
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$62,540
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$49,980
Average pay, Indiana, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do tree trimmers and pruners make in Indiana?
The average is $47,100 a year, and the median is $46,050. That is $8,870 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $55,970.
What is the hourly wage in Indiana?
$22.64 an hour on average; the median is $22.14.
Where in Indiana do they earn the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($62,400), followed by Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN ($51,840). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Evansville, IN ($42,010).
How does Indiana rank?
Indiana ranks #39 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 37-3013. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national tree trimmers and pruners page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.