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Albuquerque, NM · 926,000 people

Tree removal cost in Albuquerque, NM

Most homeowners pay $950 – $1,600 (mid-range, typical $1,200, before sales tax), 4% below the national average and in line with the New Mexico average.

Most homeowners pay

$950 – $1,600Albuquerque, NM · 1 · before sales tax
Typical: $1,200
Labour $877Materials $340Work hours: 18.8

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Price levels in Albuquerque, NM

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$990
$780 – $1,300
$723$272
Mid-range$1,200
$950 – $1,600
$877$340
Premium$1,350
$1,050 – $1,750
$957$376

Why prices in Albuquerque, NM are different

Labor is about 72% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Albuquerque, NM area cost about 4% less than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 4% below the national figure and in line with the New Mexico average.

Albuquerque, NM ranks 83 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does tree removal cost in Albuquerque, NM?

A mid-range job typically costs $1,200 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $950 – $1,600. Basic is about $990 and premium about $1,350.

Is tree removal more expensive in Albuquerque, NM than elsewhere in New Mexico?

Albuquerque, NM: in line with the New Mexico average of $1,200. Labor is about 72% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Albuquerque, NM area cost about 4% less than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 4% below the national figure and in line with the New Mexico average.

How does Albuquerque, NM compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Albuquerque, NM ranks 83 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $1,250.

How much of the price is labor in Albuquerque, NM?

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 cities.

Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.

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