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Tree removal cost in Iowa
Most homeowners pay $970 – $1,600 (mid-range, typical $1,250, before sales tax), in line with the national average.
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| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,000 $790 – $1,300 | $745 | $272 |
| Mid-range | $1,250 $970 – $1,600 | $904 | $340 |
| Premium | $1,350 $1,050 – $1,750 | $987 | $376 |
Why prices in Iowa are different
Labour makes up about 73% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Iowa cost about 1% 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 in line with the national figure.
Iowa ranks 24 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames, IA | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,500 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,500 |
| Dubuque, IA | $1,050 | $1,300 | $1,450 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $1,050 | $1,250 | $1,400 |
| Iowa City, IA | $1,050 | $1,250 | $1,400 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,350 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,350 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,350 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $970 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $970 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,350 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $950 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does tree removal cost in Iowa?
A mid-range job typically costs $1,250 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $970 and $1,600. A basic job is about $1,000 and a premium one about $1,350.
Is tree removal more expensive in Iowa than the national average?
Iowa: in line with the national average. Labour makes up about 73% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Iowa cost about 1% 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 in line with the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Iowa?
About 73% 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 Iowa is it most expensive?
Ames, IA is the most expensive area at about $1,400 for a mid-range job, and Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $1,150.
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