California Median
$62,550
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.07
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+23% vs US median
US median $50,960
State Rank
#6 of 49
9,610 employed here
How much do Tree Trimmers and Pruners make in California?
Tree Trimmers and Pruners working in California earn a median salary of $62,550 per year, or about $30.07 per hour. That is 23% above the national median of $50,960 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $35,750 while the top 10% make $92,270 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $46,880 and $78,500 a year.
Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,750 | $17.19 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $46,880 | $22.54 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $62,550 | $30.07 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $78,500 | $37.74 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $92,270 | $44.36 |
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How California compares
California ranks 6th out of 49 states and territories for Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in other states
Minnesota $77,460Oregon $75,440New Jersey $71,940Illinois $64,450Washington $63,850Massachusetts $62,550New York $62,400Vermont $62,170Missouri $61,140Rhode Island $61,040New Hampshire $59,660Montana $59,580Pennsylvania $58,200Wisconsin $57,930Michigan $57,550Hawaii $56,990Utah $56,890Colorado $51,390Nevada $51,210Arizona $50,680South Dakota $50,430Ohio $49,650Delaware $49,330West Virginia $49,140Connecticut $48,930Virginia $48,550North Carolina $48,480Kansas $48,400Louisiana $47,350Tennessee $47,350New Mexico $47,330Maryland $47,210Oklahoma $46,950Georgia $46,910Maine $46,430Wyoming $46,210Florida $46,070Indiana $46,050Arkansas $45,650North Dakota $44,820Kentucky $44,410Idaho $43,840South Carolina $43,660Iowa $42,890Mississippi $41,560Alabama $41,500Texas $39,880Nebraska $39,380
Working as Tree Trimmers and Pruners in California
Nationally, about 55,000 people work as Tree Trimmers and Pruners in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($62,550) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Tree Trimmers and Pruners make in California?
The median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in California is $62,550 per year, or about $30.07 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,750 at the entry level to $92,270 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Tree Trimmers and Pruners about 23% more than the national median of $50,960. California ranks 6th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Tree Trimmers and Pruners?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $62,550 a year. About 9,610 Tree Trimmers and Pruners are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.