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Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Tree Trimmers and Pruners make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$62,550
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.5% vs 2024
$63,610
Mean Salary
$62,550
Median Salary
$30.07
Hourly Rate
9,610 people work as Tree Trimmers and Pruners in California
Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Tree Trimmers and Pruners in California earn a median salary of $62,550 per year ($5,212/month).
This is 19.1% above the national average of $52,519.
California ranks #6 out of 49 states for Tree Trimmers and Pruners pay.
Approximately 9,610 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 0.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Tree Trimmers and Pruners
Using sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques, cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities, or to improve appearance, health, and value of tree. Prune or treat trees or shrubs using handsaws, hand pruners, clippers, and power pruners. Works off the ground in the tree canopy and may use truck-mounted lifts.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
3.75
Operations Monitoring
3.62
Critical Thinking
3.25
Monitoring
3.12
Complex Problem Solving
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
3.58
Mechanical
3.31
Public Safety and Security
2.88
Production and Processing
2.78
Transportation
2.71
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(56.8% of workers)
Salary Range: Tree Trimmers and Pruners in California
Salaries for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in California range from $35,750 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $92,270 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,880 and $78,500.
Median $62,550
P10: $35,750P25: $46,880P75: $78,500P90: $92,270
10th
$35,750
25th
$46,880
Median
$62,550
75th
$78,500
90th
$92,270
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,750
$17.19
$2,979
25th Percentile
$46,880
$22.54
$3,906
Median (50th)
$62,550
$30.07
$5,212
75th Percentile
$78,500
$37.74
$6,541
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$92,270
$44.36
$7,689
Note: The mean (average) salary of $63,610 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Tree Trimmers and Pruners make in California?
The median annual salary for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in California is $62,550 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $63,610.
What is the salary range for a Tree Trimmers and Pruners in California?
Salaries for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in California range from $35,750 at the 10th percentile to $92,270 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,880 and $78,500.
What is the starting salary for a Tree Trimmers and Pruners in California?
Entry-level Tree Trimmers and Pruners positions in California typically start around $35,750 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,880 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Tree Trimmers and Pruners in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 9,610 people are employed as Tree Trimmers and Pruners in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Tree Trimmers and Pruners in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Tree Trimmers and Pruners in California is approximately $30.07 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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