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Tree removal cost in Montana
Most homeowners pay $1,100 – $1,800 (mid-range, typical $1,400, before sales tax), 12% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Montana
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,150 $890 – $1,500 | $868 | $272 |
| Mid-range | $1,400 $1,100 – $1,800 | $1,053 | $340 |
| Premium | $1,550 $1,200 – $2,000 | $1,150 | $376 |
Why prices in Montana are different
Labour makes up about 76% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Montana cost about 16% 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 12% above the national figure.
Montana ranks 11 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | $1,200 | $1,450 | $1,600 |
| Helena, MT | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,550 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,500 |
| Billings, MT | $1,100 | $1,350 | $1,500 |
| Missoula, MT | $1,100 | $1,350 | $1,500 |
| Great Falls, MT | $1,050 | $1,300 | $1,400 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,350 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,350 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does tree removal cost in Montana?
A mid-range job typically costs $1,400 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $1,100 and $1,800. A basic job is about $1,150 and a premium one about $1,550.
Is tree removal more expensive in Montana than the national average?
Montana: 12% above the national average. Labour makes up about 76% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Montana cost about 16% 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 12% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Montana?
About 76% 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 Montana is it most expensive?
Bozeman, MT is the most expensive area at about $1,450 for a mid-range job, and East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $1,200.
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