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Tree removal cost in Louisiana
Most homeowners pay $900 – $1,500 (mid-range, typical $1,150, before sales tax), 8% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Louisiana
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $940 $730 – $1,200 | $667 | $272 |
| Mid-range | $1,150 $900 – $1,500 | $810 | $340 |
| Premium | $1,250 $980 – $1,650 | $884 | $376 |
Why prices in Louisiana are different
Labour makes up about 70% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Louisiana cost about 11% 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.
Louisiana ranks 47 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $970 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $960 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $930 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $920 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $950 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $940 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| Alexandria, LA | $900 | $1,100 | $1,200 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $870 | $1,050 | $1,150 |
| Hammond, LA | $850 | $1,050 | $1,150 |
| Lafayette, LA | $860 | $1,050 | $1,150 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $870 | $1,050 | $1,150 |
| Monroe, LA | $830 | $1,000 | $1,100 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $840 | $1,000 | $1,100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does tree removal cost in Louisiana?
A mid-range job typically costs $1,150 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $900 and $1,500. A basic job is about $940 and a premium one about $1,250.
Is tree removal more expensive in Louisiana than the national average?
Louisiana: 8% below the national average. Labour makes up about 70% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Louisiana cost about 11% 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 Louisiana?
About 70% 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 Louisiana is it most expensive?
Baton Rouge, LA is the most expensive area at about $1,200 for a mid-range job, and Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $1,000.
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