Tree work costs and wages in Washington
What tree trimmers and pruners earn in Washington, 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 Washington
Tree trimmers and pruners in Washington earn a median of $30.70 an hour, or $63,850 a year (BLS, May 2025). Half of them earn between $23.53 and $38.31 an hour, the 25th to 75th percentiles (BLS state file). BLS counts 700 of these jobs in Washington. That's above 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 Washington
Washington has 974 tree service companies listed, and 772 of them hold an active USDOT registration. Of the counties with pages of their own, the largest are King County (170), Snohomish County (115), Pierce County (102), Clark County (71) and Spokane County (65). Browse them by county, or ask for quotes and we'll pass your job to companies near you.
Tree work rules in Washington
Washington has no arborist license, though contractor registration has a Tree Removal Service specialty (Washington State Open Data Portal).
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 Washington.” InspecTree, updated October 2, 2026. https://inspectree.com/wa/costs/