Tree Trimmers and Pruners Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $72,760 +44.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.98
10th percentile $48,560
90th percentile $96,630
Employed locally 570
National median $50,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,560
    25th
    $60,660
    50th (median)
    $72,760
    75th
    $77,560
    90th
    $96,630

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary vs area income 46% Median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary is 54% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Tree Trimmers and Pruners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska $84,740
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,090
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $71,350
    Modesto, CA $68,120
    Minnesota $68,030

    Nearby metros — Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,090
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $71,350
    Modesto, CA $68,120
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $65,050
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $63,200
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $63,050

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $42,920
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $46,890
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $45,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $67,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $68,500
    Pest Control Workers $48,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tree Trimmers and Pruners make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in San Jose, CA is $34.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.79 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Tree Trimmers and Pruners salaries?

    The median Tree Trimmers and Pruners salary in San Jose, CA is 44.3% above the national median of $50,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Tree Trimmers and Pruners in San Jose?

    Entry-level Tree Trimmers and Pruners (10th percentile) earn around $48,560 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,660.