How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make in Los Angeles?
$60,440a year
Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $29.06 an hour or $5,037 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.06
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 144
- Jobs in the area
- 3,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,750Median: $60,440Highest 10%: $90,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,750 | $17.19 | |
| 25th | $35,750 | $17.19 | |
| Median | $60,440 | $29.06 | |
| 75th | $77,330 | $37.18 | |
| 90th | $90,370 | $43.45 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners.
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Los Angeles, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $29.06 ($60,440 a year).
Do tree trimmer and pruners make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $60,440 against $50,960 nationally, 19% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $62,550, so Los Angeles pays 3% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for tree trimmer and pruner pay?
37 of 144 metro areas with data.
How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,370 or more.
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.