Tree Trimmers and Pruners (37-3013)

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).

Employment and Job Openings

	Employment			Average Annual Openings
	2018 Estimate	2028 Projection	Percent Change	Labor Force Exits	Occupation Transfers	Total
Alaska	88	87	-1.14	4	8	12
United States	55600	61100	0.0	2400	5200	8100

Job Outlook for Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities.

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

* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.