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Tree removal cost in Illinois
Most homeowners pay $1,050 – $1,750 (mid-range, typical $1,350, before sales tax), 8% above the national average.
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| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,100 $870 – $1,450 | $838 | $272 |
| Mid-range | $1,350 $1,050 – $1,750 | $1,017 | $340 |
| Premium | $1,500 $1,150 – $1,950 | $1,110 | $376 |
Why prices in Illinois are different
Labour makes up about 75% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Illinois cost about 12% more 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% above the national figure.
Illinois ranks 17 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,500 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,350 |
| Bloomington, IL | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,350 |
| Decatur, IL | $990 | $1,200 | $1,350 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $970 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Kankakee, IL | $980 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $970 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Peoria, IL | $990 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Rockford, IL | $990 | $1,200 | $1,350 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $980 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Springfield, IL | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,350 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $960 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does tree removal cost in Illinois?
A mid-range job typically costs $1,350 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $1,050 and $1,750. A basic job is about $1,100 and a premium one about $1,500.
Is tree removal more expensive in Illinois than the national average?
Illinois: 8% above the national average. Labour makes up about 75% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Illinois cost about 12% more 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% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Illinois?
About 75% 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 Illinois is it most expensive?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is the most expensive area at about $1,400 for a mid-range job, and West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $1,200.
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