How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make in Santa Maria?
$43,570a year
Median yearly pay for tree trimmer and pruners in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area. That is $20.95 an hour or $3,631 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.95
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 123 of 144
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,350Median: $43,570Highest 10%: $78,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,350 | $17.96 | |
| 25th | $43,570 | $20.95 | |
| Median | $43,570 | $20.95 | |
| 75th | $59,790 | $28.75 | |
| 90th | $78,340 | $37.66 |
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 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $47,720 |
| Visalia, CA | $46,160 |
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Salaries for every job in Santa Maria, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make an hour in Santa Maria?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area is $20.95 ($43,570 a year).
Do tree trimmer and pruners make more in Santa Maria than the national average?
No: $43,570 against $50,960 nationally, 15% less.
How does Santa Maria compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $62,550, so Santa Maria pays 30% less.
Where does Santa Maria rank for tree trimmer and pruner pay?
123 of 144 metro areas with data.
How much does a tree trimmer and pruner make starting out in Santa Maria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,340 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.