Career Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), tree trimmers and pruners belong to the occupation of grounds maintenance workers, which expected a job increase of 18% between 2010 and 2020 (www.bls.gov). Average annual salaries were $32,310 as of May 2012. According to the same source, arborists working for the federal government earned the highest wages, with salaries of $54,390.