Tree Inspector Salary in California
$25.7K - $33.1K
7% of jobs
$38.6K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$33.1K - $40.5K
24% of jobs
$40.5K - $47.9K
17% of jobs
The median wage is $48.6K / yr.
$47.9K - $55.3K
14% of jobs
$61.9K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$55.3K - $62.7K
14% of jobs
$62.7K - $70.1K
7% of jobs
$70.1K - $77.5K
4% of jobs
$77.5K - $84.9K
5% of jobs
$84.9K - $92.3K
2% of jobs
$92.3K - $99.7K
4% of jobs
$99.7K - $107.1K
2% of jobs
$25.7K
$49.3K
$107.1K
$56,159
/year
$27.00
/hour
Tree Inspector Salary Comparison by Location
Nationwide
United States
$56,905
California
California
$56,159
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How much does a Tree Inspector make in California?
As of Sep 4, 2026, the average annual pay for a Tree Inspector in California is $56,159 a year.
Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $27.00 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,079/week or $4,679/month.
While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $107,078 and as low as $25,660, the majority of Tree Inspector salaries currently range between $38,000 (25th percentile) to $64,600 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $93,262 annually in California. The average pay range for a Tree Inspector varies greatly (by as much as 26600), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.
California ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Tree Inspector salaries.
To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Tree Inspector jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.
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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Tree Inspector Jobs in California
We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Tree Inspector job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Sunnyvale, , with San Francisco, and Livermore, close behind in the second and third positions. Livermore, beats the average in California by $10,589 (18.9%), and Sunnyvale, furthers that trend with another $11,541 (20.6%) above the $56,159 average.
With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Tree Inspector appears to be exceedingly fruitful.
Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Sunnyvale, and Antioch, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Tree Inspector role.
City | Annual Salary | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
Sunnyvale | $67,700 | $32.55 |
San Francisco | $67,044 | $32.23 |
Livermore | $66,748 | $32.09 |
Daly City | $65,935 | $31.70 |
Santa Cruz | $65,706 | $31.59 |
Oakland | $65,354 | $31.42 |
Richmond | $65,308 | $31.40 |
Hayward | $65,241 | $31.37 |
San Mateo | $64,814 | $31.16 |
Antioch | $64,699 | $31.11 |
What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Tree Inspector Jobs in California
Analyzing similar jobs related to the Tree Inspector job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $56159 state average for Tree Inspector jobs.
Job Title | Annual Salary | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
Climbing Arborist | $59,881 | $28.79 |
Consulting Utility Forester | $50,651 | $24.35 |
Tree Care Foreman | $46,999 | $22.60 |
Cleanup Crew | $44,978 | $21.62 |
Stump Grinder | $38,998 | $18.75 |
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