Ok , I stumbled across this article while looking for out of state employment. NO , I do not need a job but was pondering the possibility of maybe traveling for a short time and finding work. I have NEVER EVER gotten paid less then $32hr for what I do , FOR WHAT WE DO as climbers! Yes , I am aware that more $$ comes with the more skills , extensive on the job experience you possess but REALLY!! Following is a quote from the article along with the link for a full read. I think it is ridiculous. We all know that what we do is dangerous , life threatening and did I mention DANGEROUS? No one twists our arms and forces us into the tree , we love it and must provide for our families and are full aware of the risks involved. I , YOU , YEAH YOU TREE CLIMBER are a few and far between , not you with the big balls attitude , height loving tree climber with no experience whatsoever of how to operate a saw at heights that will make others puke need to be stopped taken advantage of. .......Anyway , sorry for the drama. Here in Hawaii an apprentice makes a minimum of $20hr , what about your area? Just curious.
[ According to a United States Bureau of Labor Statistics study, 38,530 professional tree trimmers and pruners in 2011 made a median annual salary of $31,320 per year, or $15.05 per hour. The bottom 10 percent in this group earned an estimated $19,880 per year, or $9.56 per hour, while the top 10 percent made an estimated $49,550 per year, or $23.82 per hour. The survey excluded self-employed climbers and those who primarily performed landscaping and grounds-keeping duties.] What Does a Tree Climber Get Paid? | Chron.com
[ According to a United States Bureau of Labor Statistics study, 38,530 professional tree trimmers and pruners in 2011 made a median annual salary of $31,320 per year, or $15.05 per hour. The bottom 10 percent in this group earned an estimated $19,880 per year, or $9.56 per hour, while the top 10 percent made an estimated $49,550 per year, or $23.82 per hour. The survey excluded self-employed climbers and those who primarily performed landscaping and grounds-keeping duties.] What Does a Tree Climber Get Paid? | Chron.com