How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make in Salinas?
$60,070a year
Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners in the Salinas, CA metro area. That is $28.88 an hour or $5,006 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.88
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 144
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,970Median: $60,070Highest 10%: $78,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,970 | $17.29 | |
| 25th | $46,110 | $22.17 | |
| Median | $60,070 | $28.88 | |
| 75th | $64,670 | $31.09 | |
| 90th | $78,920 | $37.94 |
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 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $60,440 |
| Sacramento, CA | $60,260 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $60,080 |
| 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 Salinas, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make an hour in Salinas?
The median hourly pay in the Salinas, CA metro area is $28.88 ($60,070 a year).
Do tree trimmer and pruners make more in Salinas than the national average?
Yes: $60,070 against $50,960 nationally, 18% more.
How does Salinas compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $62,550, so Salinas pays 4% less.
Where does Salinas rank for tree trimmer and pruner pay?
41 of 144 metro areas with data.
How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make starting out in Salinas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,920 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.