How much does a cutting make in California?
$48,450a year
Median yearly pay for cuttings in California. That is $23.29 an hour or $4,038 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.29
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 7,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,090Median: $48,450Highest 10%: $68,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,090 | $17.83 | |
| 25th | $43,710 | $21.01 | |
| Median | $48,450 | $23.29 | |
| 75th | $58,450 | $28.10 | |
| 90th | $68,500 | $32.93 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $58,580 |
| Modesto, CA | $53,600 |
| Vallejo, CA | $52,360 |
| Sacramento, CA | $50,920 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $50,610 |
| Napa, CA | $50,510 |
| Stockton, CA | $49,540 |
| San Francisco, CA | $49,040 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $48,640 |
| San Diego, CA | $48,600 |
| Fresno, CA | $48,100 |
| Oxnard, CA | $47,410 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,980 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $46,060 |
| Merced, CA | $45,130 |
| Visalia, CA | $43,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cuttings.
| 8. Illinois | $48,990 |
| 9. Nebraska | $48,690 |
| 10. Montana | $48,490 |
| 11. California | $48,450 |
| 12. North Dakota | $48,400 |
| 13. Missouri | $48,310 |
| 14. Iowa | $48,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cutting make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $23.29 ($48,450 a year).
Do cuttings make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $48,450 against $46,330 nationally, 5% more.
Where does California rank for cutting pay?
California ranks 11 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays cuttings the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $58,580 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.