City and County of San Francisco / Public Works / Arborist Technician

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Arborist Technician

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

22 employees hold this title in Public Works. Median total compensation for the role is $196,942, above the department median of $165,517.

Employees: 22
Total payroll: $4M
Role median: $196,942
Agency median: $165,517
Comparison: Above

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$4,220$266,956+

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How total compensation varies among the 22 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across City and County of San Francisco

Arborist Technician is held in 3 City and County of San Francisco departments. In Public Works, the median of $196,942 ranks #1 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Public Utilities Commission

$166,340 · 7

Recreation and Park Commission

$154,019 · 15

Median total compensation for the Arborist Technician role in other City and County of San Franciscodepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Robert Davis

Arborist Technician/Public Works

2025 total comp

$271,617

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $117,946
Overtime: $43,922
Other pay: $58,539
Benefits: $51,211
Total compensation: $271,617
Employment type: Temporary Provisional
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.24

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3434
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $14,263

At Public Works, Robert Davis serves as a Arborist Technician within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work temporary provisional, 1.24 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $271,617. Their bargaining unit is Laborers, Local 261.

Dylan Feise

Arborist Technician/Public Works

2025 total comp

$260,519

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $117,946
Overtime: $77,541
Other pay: $14,035
Benefits: $50,996
Total compensation: $260,519
Employment type: Temporary Provisional
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.42

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3434
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $14,156

Dylan Feise holds the role of Arborist Technician at Public Works within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is temporary provisional, 1.42 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $260,519. Union affiliation: Laborers, Local 261.

Siaosi Nalesoni

Arborist Technician/Public Works

2025 total comp

$260,448

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $117,946
Overtime: $81,390
Other pay: $9,849
Benefits: $51,262
Total compensation: $260,448
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.45

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3434
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $14,108

Siaosi Nalesoni is a Arborist Technician at Public Works within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service, 1.45 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $260,448. Their bargaining unit is Laborers, Local 261.

John Alejo

Arborist Technician/Public Works

2025 total comp

$237,379

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $107,255
Overtime: $70,643
Other pay: $11,552
Benefits: $47,929
Total compensation: $237,379
Employment type: Temporary Provisional
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.33

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $17,976
Job Code: 3434
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $13,853

John Alejo is a Arborist Technician at Public Works within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work temporary provisional, 1.33 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $237,379. Union affiliation: Laborers, Local 261.

Bruce Porteous

Arborist Technician/Public Works

2025 total comp

$233,534

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $117,946
Overtime: $61,770
Other pay: $3,005
Benefits: $50,814
Total compensation: $233,534
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.34

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3434
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $13,758

Bruce Porteous is a Arborist Technician at Public Works within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service, 1.34 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $233,534. Union affiliation: Laborers, Local 261.

Pedro Mendoza

Arborist Technician/Public Works

2025 total comp

$221,239

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $117,946
Overtime: $44,458
Other pay: $9,314
Benefits: $49,521
Total compensation: $221,239
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.24

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3434
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $12,709

Pedro Mendoza is a Arborist Technician at Public Works within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service, 1.24 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $221,239. Union affiliation: Laborers, Local 261.

Jonathan Jr.

Arborist Technician/Public Works

2025 total comp

$214,336

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $118,450
Overtime: $41,431
Other pay: $4,206
Benefits: $50,249
Total compensation: $214,336
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.23

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3434
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $13,086

Jonathan Jr. works as a Arborist Technician for Public Works within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.23 FTE. Jonathan earned $214,336 in 2025. They are represented by Laborers, Local 261.

Saufaiga Soalii

Arborist Technician/Public Works

2025 total comp

$208,706

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $117,946
Overtime: $35,946
Other pay: $6,032
Benefits: $48,782
Total compensation: $208,706
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.2

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3434
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $11,973

Saufaiga Soalii works as a Arborist Technician for Public Works within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.2 FTE. Saufaiga earned $208,706 in 2025. Union affiliation: Laborers, Local 261.

Devon Blakes

Arborist Technician/Public Works

2025 total comp

$205,007

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $117,395
Overtime: $25,213
Other pay: $13,735
Benefits: $48,664
Total compensation: $205,007
Employment type: Temporary Provisional
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.14

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3434
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $11,834

At Public Works, Devon Blakes serves as a Arborist Technician within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work temporary provisional, 1.14 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $205,007. They are represented by Laborers, Local 261.

Jose Ferrer

Arborist Technician/Public Works

2025 total comp

$199,918

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $117,927
Overtime: $30,761
Other pay: $2,783
Benefits: $48,448
Total compensation: $199,918
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.18

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,263
Job Code: 3434
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $11,566

Jose Ferrer is a Arborist Technician at Public Works within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service, 1.18 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $199,918. They are represented by Laborers, Local 261.

Manuel Garcia

Arborist Technician/Public Works

2025 total comp

$199,403

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $112,832
Overtime: $31,247
Other pay: $7,879
Benefits: $47,445
Total compensation: $199,403
Employment type: Temporary Provisional
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.17

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3434
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $11,411

Manuel Garcia is a Arborist Technician at Public Works within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work temporary provisional, 1.17 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $199,403. Their bargaining unit is Laborers, Local 261.

Jose Mendoza

Arborist Technician/Public Works

2025 total comp

$194,481

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $104,981
Overtime: $34,042
Other pay: $11,079
Benefits: $44,380
Total compensation: $194,481
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.08

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $17,172
Job Code: 3434
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $11,237

At Public Works, Jose Mendoza serves as a Arborist Technician within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service, 1.08 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $194,481. They are represented by Laborers, Local 261.

Caiman Dinneen

Arborist Technician/Public Works

2025 total comp

$188,777

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $117,687
Overtime: $16,389
Other pay: $7,064
Benefits: $47,636
Total compensation: $188,777
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.09

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,224
Job Code: 3434
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $10,796

At Public Works, Caiman Dinneen serves as a Arborist Technician within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service, 1.09 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $188,777. Union affiliation: Laborers, Local 261.

Nathan Chartier

Arborist Technician/Public Works

2025 total comp

$186,069

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $117,946
Overtime: $16,275
Other pay: $4,477
Benefits: $47,371
Total compensation: $186,069
Employment type: Temporary Provisional
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.09

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3434
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $10,597

Nathan Chartier works as a Arborist Technician for Public Works within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is temporary provisional, 1.09 FTE. Nathan earned $186,069 in 2025. Union affiliation: Laborers, Local 261.

Eric Chang

Arborist Technician/Public Works

2025 total comp

$177,051

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $117,946
Overtime: $11,318
Other pay: $1,348
Benefits: $46,440
Total compensation: $177,051
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.06

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3434
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $9,742

At Public Works, Eric Chang serves as a Arborist Technician within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service, 1.06 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $177,051. They are represented by Laborers, Local 261.

Julio Vega

Arborist Technician/Public Works

2025 total comp

$174,593

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $117,477
Overtime: $5,458
Other pay: $4,921
Benefits: $46,737
Total compensation: $174,593
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.02

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,191
Job Code: 3434
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $9,718

Julio Vega works as a Arborist Technician for Public Works within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.02 FTE. Julio earned $174,593 in 2025. They are represented by Laborers, Local 261.

Brian Boone

Arborist Technician/Public Works

2025 total comp

$148,413

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $102,072
Overtime: $2,117
Other pay: $4,194
Benefits: $40,031
Total compensation: $148,413
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.86

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $16,451
Job Code: 3434
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $8,100

Brian Boone holds the role of Arborist Technician at Public Works within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 0.86 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,413. Their bargaining unit is Laborers, Local 261.

Joseph Huelfenhaus

Arborist Technician/Public Works

2024 total comp

$120,572

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $60,482
Overtime: $18,296
Other pay: $15,266
Benefits: $26,527
Total compensation: $120,572
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.64

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $9,556
Job Code: 3434
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $7,249

Joseph Huelfenhaus works as a Arborist Technician for Public Works within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 0.64 FTE. Joseph earned $120,572 in 2024. Union affiliation: Laborers, Local 261.

Thomas Gallot

Arborist Technician/Public Works

2025 total comp

$117,487

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $77,767
Overtime: $6,984
Other pay: $605
Benefits: $32,131
Total compensation: $117,487
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.7

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $12,684
Job Code: 3434
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $7,942

Thomas Gallot works as a Arborist Technician for Public Works within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 0.7 FTE. Thomas earned $117,487 in 2025. They are represented by Laborers, Local 261.

Jose Deluna

Arborist Technician/Public Works

2025 total comp

$106,881

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $76,221
Overtime: $371
Other pay: $449
Benefits: $29,840
Total compensation: $106,881
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.65

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $12,514
Job Code: 3434
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $5,984

Jose Deluna works as a Arborist Technician for Public Works within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 0.65 FTE. Jose earned $106,881 in 2025. They are represented by Laborers, Local 261.

Alison Gonzalez

Arborist Technician/Public Works

2024 total comp

$82,431

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $52,082
Overtime: $21,285
Other pay: $3,206
Benefits: $5,858
Total compensation: $82,431
Employment type: Temporary Provisional
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.65

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Job Code: 3434
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $5,858
Total Salary: $76,573

Alison Gonzalez is a Arborist Technician at Public Works within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work temporary provisional, 0.65 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $82,431. Union affiliation: Laborers, Local 261.

Seth Kelly

Arborist Technician/Public Works

2024 total comp

$4,220

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $3,046
Overtime: $805
Other pay: $75
Benefits: $294
Total compensation: $4,220
Employment type: Temporary Provisional
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Job Code: 3434
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $294
Total Salary: $3,926

Seth Kelly is a Arborist Technician at Public Works within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work temporary provisional. 2024 total compensation came to $4,220. Union affiliation: Laborers, Local 261.