SOC 37-3013
Tree Trimmers and Pruners
Risk Score
⚠️58/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥47,870
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$50K
$38K – $79K
Projected Growth
📈+3.3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖44/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Tree Trimmers and Pruners face a risk score of 58/100 — 14 points above the national average of 44. With only 44/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $50K ($4K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 58/100, Tree Trimmers and Pruners faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like remote monitoring reducing on-site maintenance staff are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 47,870 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in hands-on troubleshooting of building systems and responding to unpredictable facility emergencies to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Tree Trimmers and Pruners?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Remote monitoring reducing on-site maintenance staff
IoT-based predictive maintenance scheduling
Robotic cleaning and facility maintenance systems
Automated grounds-keeping and landscaping equipment
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Hands-on troubleshooting of building systems
Responding to unpredictable facility emergencies
Physical work in diverse and unstructured environments
Judgment calls on repair vs. replacement decisions
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 25 | $62K | 51% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 28 | $93K | 65% |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 29 | $64K | 63% |