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Tree removal cost in South Dakota
Most homeowners pay $910 – $1,500 (mid-range, typical $1,150, before sales tax), 8% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in South Dakota
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $950 $740 – $1,250 | $677 | $272 |
| Mid-range | $1,150 $910 – $1,500 | $822 | $340 |
| Premium | $1,250 $990 – $1,650 | $897 | $376 |
Why prices in South Dakota are different
Labour makes up about 71% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in South Dakota cost about 10% 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 8% below the national figure.
South Dakota ranks 49 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $990 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Rapid City, SD | $940 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $910 | $1,100 | $1,250 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $900 | $1,100 | $1,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does tree removal cost in South Dakota?
A mid-range job typically costs $1,150 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $910 and $1,500. A basic job is about $950 and a premium one about $1,250.
Is tree removal more expensive in South Dakota than the national average?
South Dakota: 8% below the national average. Labour makes up about 71% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in South Dakota cost about 10% 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 8% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in South Dakota?
About 71% 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 South Dakota is it most expensive?
Sioux Falls, SD-MN is the most expensive area at about $1,200 for a mid-range job, and West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $1,100.
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