How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make in San Jose?
$63,630a year
Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $30.59 an hour or $5,303 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.59
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 144
- Jobs in the area
- 650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,840Median: $63,630Highest 10%: $97,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,840 | $23.00 | |
| 25th | $58,240 | $28.00 | |
| Median | $63,630 | $30.59 | |
| 75th | $76,720 | $36.88 | |
| 90th | $97,310 | $46.78 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners.
| San Francisco, CA | $75,980 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $73,570 |
| 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 Jose, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $30.59 ($63,630 a year).
Do tree trimmer and pruners make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $63,630 against $50,960 nationally, 25% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $62,550, so San Jose pays 2% more.
Where does San Jose rank for tree trimmer and pruner pay?
16 of 144 metro areas with data.
How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,310 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.