Tree Trimmers and Pruners (37-3013)
Occupation description: Using sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques, cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities, or to improve appearance, health, and value of tree. Prune or treat trees or shrubs using handsaws, hand pruners, clippers, and power pruners. Works off the ground in the tree canopy and may use truck-mounted lifts. Excludes workers who primarily perform duties of Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (37-3012) and Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (37-3011).
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 88 | 87 | -1.1 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| United States | 55,600 | 61,100 | 0.0 | 2,400 | 5,200 | 8,100 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities. Read more.
2020 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 21.18 | 13.23 | 16.06 | 19.88 | 25.25 | 31.02 |
| Alaska | 29.31 | 18.63 | 23.83 | 29.15 | 35.14 | 40.18 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 29.57 | 18.23 | 21.98 | 29.91 | 36.49 | 40.72 |
