Median / Average Pay ($)
- $19.22 / hour (BLS.gov)
- $24.81 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
- $19.68 / hour (Zippia.com)
- $24.93 / hour (Indeed.com)
Services Provided
- Tree Removal – Cutting down trees, particularly those that are hazardous or dead, stripping their limbs, and gathering and hauling away the debris.
- Tree Trimming and Pruning – Inspecting the tree for diseased branches to remove, cutting away overgrown or misshapen branches, and eliminating any limbs that may fall.
- Stump Grinding and Removal – Cutting and shredding tree stumps that are either hazardous or obstructing an area; the service may include full root extractions.
- Emergency Service – Responding immediately or with minimal turnaround time to clear away damaged, fallen, and dangerous trees and limbs downed by natural disasters such as floods or storms.
- Bracing – Using equipment (such as cables) to support split tree limbs or prevent damage to fragile trees.
- Lot Clearing – Removing the shrubs, trees, and other vegetation to prepare a site for construction; also includes grading the land and hauling away debris.
- Consultation – Analyzing a tree’s placement, its surroundings, health, and any other factor that can endanger the tree or that causes the tree to be a danger; also developing and advising on solutions to maintain the tree’s health and safety.
- Fire Prevention – Reducing or lowering fire risks by clearing away brush and other vegetation from an area; includes implementing other safety measures for the surrounding area, such as lowering fuel loads in areas prone to wildfires.