The median annual wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in California is $62,880 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $65,690.
Pay spans roughly $41,920 at the 10th percentile to $85,980 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.23 per hour. An estimated 8,620 people work as tree trimmers and pruners in California.
| Median (annual) | $62,880 |
| Mean (annual) | $65,690 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.23 |
| 10th percentile | $41,920 |
| 90th percentile | $85,980 |
| Employment | 8,620 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.