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Tree removal cost in Alabama
Most homeowners pay $910 – $1,500 (mid-range, typical $1,150, before sales tax), 8% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Alabama
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $950 $740 – $1,250 | $682 | $272 |
| Mid-range | $1,150 $910 – $1,500 | $827 | $340 |
| Premium | $1,300 $1,000 – $1,650 | $903 | $376 |
Why prices in Alabama are different
Labour makes up about 71% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Alabama cost about 9% less than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 8% below the national figure.
Alabama ranks 45 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,350 |
| Birmingham, AL | $970 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $960 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Decatur, AL | $990 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Huntsville, AL | $990 | $1,200 | $1,350 |
| Mobile, AL | $960 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $940 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| Montgomery, AL | $950 | $1,150 | $1,300 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $940 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $950 | $1,150 | $1,300 |
| Dothan, AL | $910 | $1,100 | $1,200 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $920 | $1,100 | $1,250 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $900 | $1,100 | $1,200 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $870 | $1,050 | $1,150 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $830 | $1,000 | $1,100 |
| Gadsden, AL | $840 | $1,000 | $1,100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does tree removal cost in Alabama?
A mid-range job typically costs $1,150 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $910 and $1,500. A basic job is about $950 and a premium one about $1,300.
Is tree removal more expensive in Alabama than the national average?
Alabama: 8% below the national average. Labour makes up about 71% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Alabama cost about 9% less than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 8% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Alabama?
About 71% at the mid-range level, around 19 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
Where in Alabama is it most expensive?
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area is the most expensive area at about $1,250 for a mid-range job, and Gadsden, AL the least expensive at about $1,000.
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