How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make in Santa Cruz?
$47,720a year
Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metro area. That is $22.94 an hour or $3,977 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.94
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 97 of 144
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,380Median: $47,720Highest 10%: $84,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,380 | $21.34 | |
| 25th | $46,410 | $22.31 | |
| Median | $47,720 | $22.94 | |
| 75th | $65,260 | $31.38 | |
| 90th | $84,130 | $40.45 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Visalia, CA | $46,160 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $43,570 |
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Salaries for every job in Santa Cruz, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make an hour in Santa Cruz?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metro area is $22.94 ($47,720 a year).
Do tree trimmer and pruners make more in Santa Cruz than the national average?
No: $47,720 against $50,960 nationally, 6% less.
How does Santa Cruz compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $62,550, so Santa Cruz pays 24% less.
Where does Santa Cruz rank for tree trimmer and pruner pay?
97 of 144 metro areas with data.
How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make starting out in Santa Cruz?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,130 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.