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Tree removal cost in Texas
Most homeowners pay $930 – $1,550 (mid-range, typical $1,200, before sales tax), 4% below the national average.
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| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $970 $760 – $1,250 | $703 | $272 |
| Mid-range | $1,200 $930 – $1,550 | $853 | $340 |
| Premium | $1,300 $1,000 – $1,700 | $931 | $376 |
Why prices in Texas are different
Labour makes up about 72% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Texas cost about 6% 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 4% below the national figure.
Texas ranks 44 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,350 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,350 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $990 | $1,200 | $1,350 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $970 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $970 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Midland, TX | $990 | $1,200 | $1,350 |
| Odessa, TX | $970 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Tyler, TX | $970 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Waco, TX | $970 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Abilene, TX | $940 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| Amarillo, TX | $930 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $940 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $950 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $930 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $930 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $940 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| Longview, TX | $940 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| Lubbock, TX | $930 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $950 | $1,150 | $1,300 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $950 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| San Angelo, TX | $940 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $950 | $1,150 | $1,300 |
| Victoria, TX | $950 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $880 | $1,100 | $1,200 |
| Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $920 | $1,100 | $1,250 |
| Laredo, TX | $890 | $1,100 | $1,200 |
| Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $860 | $1,050 | $1,150 |
| El Paso, TX | $860 | $1,050 | $1,150 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $840 | $1,050 | $1,150 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $860 | $1,050 | $1,150 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $830 | $1,000 | $1,100 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $810 | $990 | $1,100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does tree removal cost in Texas?
A mid-range job typically costs $1,200 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $930 and $1,550. A basic job is about $970 and a premium one about $1,300.
Is tree removal more expensive in Texas than the national average?
Texas: 4% below the national average. Labour makes up about 72% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Texas cost about 6% 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 4% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Texas?
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 regions.
Where in Texas is it most expensive?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX is the most expensive area at about $1,250 for a mid-range job, and Brownsville-Harlingen, TX the least expensive at about $990.
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