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Tree removal cost in Missouri
Most homeowners pay $960 – $1,600 (mid-range, typical $1,250, before sales tax), in line with the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Missouri
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,000 $790 – $1,300 | $738 | $272 |
| Mid-range | $1,250 $960 – $1,600 | $895 | $340 |
| Premium | $1,350 $1,050 – $1,750 | $977 | $376 |
Why prices in Missouri are different
Labour makes up about 72% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Missouri cost about 2% 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.
Missouri ranks 28 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $1,050 | $1,300 | $1,450 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,350 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $960 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Columbia, MO | $980 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $980 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $960 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Springfield, MO | $970 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $970 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $960 | $1,150 | $1,300 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $950 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $960 | $1,150 | $1,300 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $950 | $1,150 | $1,300 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does tree removal cost in Missouri?
A mid-range job typically costs $1,250 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $960 and $1,600. A basic job is about $1,000 and a premium one about $1,350.
Is tree removal more expensive in Missouri than the national average?
Missouri: in line with the national average. Labour makes up about 72% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Missouri cost about 2% 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 Missouri?
About 72% 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 Missouri is it most expensive?
Kansas City, MO-KS is the most expensive area at about $1,300 for a mid-range job, and Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $1,150.
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