How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make in San Francisco?
$75,980a year
Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $36.53 an hour or $6,332 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.53
- Vs. national median
- +49%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 144
- Jobs in the area
- 990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,940Median: $75,980Highest 10%: $100,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,940 | $23.05 | |
| 25th | $59,940 | $28.82 | |
| Median | $75,980 | $36.53 | |
| 75th | $84,510 | $40.63 | |
| 90th | $100,800 | $48.44 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners.
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in San Francisco, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $36.53 ($75,980 a year).
Do tree trimmer and pruners make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $75,980 against $50,960 nationally, 49% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $62,550, so San Francisco pays 21% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for tree trimmer and pruner pay?
3 of 144 metro areas with data.
How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,800 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.