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Tree removal cost in New Jersey
Most homeowners pay $1,000 – $1,700 (mid-range, typical $1,300, before sales tax), 4% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in New Jersey
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,050 $830 – $1,400 | $792 | $272 |
| Mid-range | $1,300 $1,000 – $1,700 | $960 | $340 |
| Premium | $1,400 $1,100 – $1,850 | $1,048 | $376 |
Why prices in New Jersey are different
Labour makes up about 74% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in New Jersey cost about 6% 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 4% above the national figure.
New Jersey ranks 19 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,350 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $1,050 | $1,250 | $1,400 |
| Vineland, NJ | $980 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does tree removal cost in New Jersey?
A mid-range job typically costs $1,300 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $1,000 and $1,700. A basic job is about $1,050 and a premium one about $1,400.
Is tree removal more expensive in New Jersey than the national average?
New Jersey: 4% above the national average. Labour makes up about 74% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in New Jersey cost about 6% 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 4% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in New Jersey?
About 74% 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 New Jersey is it most expensive?
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ is the most expensive area at about $1,250 for a mid-range job, and Vineland, NJ the least expensive at about $1,200.
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