How much does a cutter and trimmer make in California?
$37,840a year
Median yearly pay for cutter and trimmers in California. That is $18.19 an hour or $3,153 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.19
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,710Median: $37,840Highest 10%: $61,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,710 | $16.69 | |
| 25th | $35,640 | $17.13 | |
| Median | $37,840 | $18.19 | |
| 75th | $42,720 | $20.54 | |
| 90th | $61,190 | $29.42 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $42,580 |
| Riverside, CA | $38,010 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $37,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cutter and trimmers.
| 12. South Carolina | $39,340 |
| 13. Wisconsin | $39,010 |
| 14. Kansas | $38,800 |
| 15. California | $37,840 |
| 16. Georgia | $37,480 |
| 17. Mississippi | $37,280 |
| 18. Connecticut | $35,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cutter and trimmer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $18.19 ($37,840 a year).
Do cutter and trimmers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $37,840 against $38,020 nationally, 0% more.
Where does California rank for cutter and trimmer pay?
California ranks 15 of 30 states.
Which city in California pays cutter and trimmers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $42,580 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.