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Tree removal cost in New York
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 New York
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,150 $880 – $1,450 | $859 | $272 |
| Mid-range | $1,400 $1,100 – $1,800 | $1,041 | $340 |
| Premium | $1,500 $1,200 – $1,950 | $1,137 | $376 |
Why prices in New York are different
Labour makes up about 75% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in New York cost about 15% 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.
New York ranks 13 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,550 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,550 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $1,100 | $1,350 | $1,450 |
| Ithaca, NY | $1,100 | $1,350 | $1,450 |
| Kingston, NY | $1,100 | $1,350 | $1,500 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $1,050 | $1,300 | $1,400 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $1,050 | $1,300 | $1,450 |
| Binghamton, NY | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,350 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,350 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $1,050 | $1,250 | $1,400 |
| Rochester, NY | $1,050 | $1,250 | $1,400 |
| Syracuse, NY | $1,050 | $1,250 | $1,400 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,350 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $980 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $990 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Elmira, NY | $940 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does tree removal cost in New York?
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 $1,500.
Is tree removal more expensive in New York than the national average?
New York: 12% above the national average. Labour makes up about 75% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in New York cost about 15% 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 New York?
About 75% 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 York is it most expensive?
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY is the most expensive area at about $1,400 for a mid-range job, and Elmira, NY the least expensive at about $1,150.
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