Tree work costs and wages in Alabama
What tree trimmers and pruners earn in Alabama, how many tree service companies are listed here and in which counties, and the state's licensing rules. Job prices aren't published for any one state, so our price ranges are national.
Checked October 2, 2026
Wages in Alabama
Tree trimmers and pruners in Alabama earn a median of $19.95 an hour, or $41,500 a year (BLS, May 2025). Half of them earn between $18.08 and $23.43 an hour, the 25th to 75th percentiles (BLS state file). BLS counts 890 of these jobs in Alabama. That's below the national median of $24.50 an hour (BLS).
These are wages, not prices. A contractor's price also covers materials, equipment, insurance, overhead and profit, so a wage can't be turned into what a job costs you. BLS counts employees only, not the self-employed.
Companies in Alabama
Alabama has 601 tree service companies listed, and 447 of them hold an active USDOT registration. Of the counties with pages of their own, the largest are Jefferson County (56), Madison County (50), Mobile County (46), Baldwin County (41) and Etowah County (36). Browse them by county, or ask for quotes and we'll pass your job to companies near you.
Tree work rules in Alabama
Alabama requires a Horticulture Professional Services License in the Tree Surgery category for businesses that solicit tree surgery (Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries: professional services; Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries: professional services license application).
National price ranges
National price ranges for tree work, each credited to its source, are in How much does tree removal cost?
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“Tree work costs and wages in Alabama.” InspecTree, updated October 2, 2026. https://inspectree.com/al/costs/