How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make in California?
$62,550a year
Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners in California. That is $30.07 an hour or $5,213 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.07
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 9,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,750Median: $62,550Highest 10%: $92,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,750 | $17.19 | |
| 25th | $46,880 | $22.54 | |
| Median | $62,550 | $30.07 | |
| 75th | $78,500 | $37.74 | |
| 90th | $92,270 | $44.36 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $75,980 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $73,570 |
| San Jose, CA | $63,630 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $63,530 |
| Riverside, CA | $63,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $63,410 |
| Oxnard, CA | $61,990 |
| Modesto, CA | $61,270 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $60,440 |
| Sacramento, CA | $60,260 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $60,080 |
| Salinas, CA | $60,070 |
| Fresno, CA | $59,990 |
| Stockton, CA | $50,190 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $47,720 |
| Visalia, CA | $46,160 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $43,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tree trimmer and pruners.
| 3. New Jersey | $71,940 |
| 4. Illinois | $64,450 |
| 5. Washington | $63,850 |
| 6. California | $62,550 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $62,550 |
| 8. New York | $62,400 |
| 9. Vermont | $62,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $30.07 ($62,550 a year).
Do tree trimmer and pruners make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $62,550 against $50,960 nationally, 23% more.
Where does California rank for tree trimmer and pruner pay?
California ranks 6 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays tree trimmer and pruners the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $75,980 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.