Tree work costs and wages in Maine
What tree trimmers and pruners earn in Maine, 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 Maine
Tree trimmers and pruners in Maine earn a median of $22.32 an hour, or $46,430 a year (BLS, May 2025). Half of them earn between $19.27 and $27.12 an hour, the 25th to 75th percentiles (BLS state file). 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 Maine
Maine has 288 tree service companies listed, and 217 of them hold an active USDOT registration. Of the counties with pages of their own, the largest are York County (60), Kennebec County (51), Cumberland County (43), Penobscot County (34) and Hancock County (15). Browse them by county, or ask for quotes and we'll pass your job to companies near you.
Tree work rules in Maine
Maine requires anyone doing arborist work to hold a state arborist license, which takes an exam and proof of insurance (Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry: arborist licensing; Maine Revised Statutes title 7, chapter 404).
National price ranges
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“Tree work costs and wages in Maine.” InspecTree, updated October 2, 2026. https://inspectree.com/me/costs/