Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in California
In California, tree trimmers and pruners earn a median of $62,880 per year.
Median (California)
$62,880
Bottom 10%
$41,920
Top 10%
$85,980
Employed in California
8,620
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, tree trimmers and pruners earn a median of $62,880 — 25% above the national median of $50,430. Locally the range runs $41,920 to $85,980. About 8,620 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #6 of 50 states for tree trimmers and pruners pay — roughly the 90th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Alaska, $84,740) by 35%. State employment of about 8,620 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$50,430
US bottom 10%
$37,660
US top 10%
$78,900
Skills that move pay in this role
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Learning
- Writing
- Learning Strategies
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