How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make in San Luis Obispo?
$63,530a year
Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area. That is $30.54 an hour or $5,294 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.54
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 144
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,340Median: $63,530Highest 10%: $92,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,340 | $19.39 | |
| 25th | $49,410 | $23.75 | |
| Median | $63,530 | $30.54 | |
| 75th | $75,120 | $36.12 | |
| 90th | $92,650 | $44.54 |
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 |
| 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 Luis Obispo, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make an hour in San Luis Obispo?
The median hourly pay in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area is $30.54 ($63,530 a year).
Do tree trimmer and pruners make more in San Luis Obispo than the national average?
Yes: $63,530 against $50,960 nationally, 25% more.
How does San Luis Obispo compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $62,550, so San Luis Obispo pays 2% more.
Where does San Luis Obispo rank for tree trimmer and pruner pay?
17 of 144 metro areas with data.
How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make starting out in San Luis Obispo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,650 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.