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Tree removal cost in Washington
Most homeowners pay $1,100 – $1,850 (mid-range, typical $1,450, before sales tax), 16% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Washington
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,150 $910 – $1,500 | $899 | $272 |
| Mid-range | $1,450 $1,100 – $1,850 | $1,090 | $340 |
| Premium | $1,550 $1,200 – $2,050 | $1,190 | $376 |
Why prices in Washington are different
Labour makes up about 76% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Washington cost about 20% 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 16% above the national figure.
Washington ranks 4 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $1,200 | $1,450 | $1,600 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $1,200 | $1,450 | $1,600 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,500 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,500 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,500 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,500 |
| Bellingham, WA | $1,100 | $1,350 | $1,500 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $1,100 | $1,350 | $1,500 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $1,100 | $1,350 | $1,500 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $1,100 | $1,350 | $1,450 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $1,100 | $1,350 | $1,500 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $1,050 | $1,300 | $1,400 |
| Yakima, WA | $1,100 | $1,300 | $1,450 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does tree removal cost in Washington?
A mid-range job typically costs $1,450 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $1,100 and $1,850. A basic job is about $1,150 and a premium one about $1,550.
Is tree removal more expensive in Washington than the national average?
Washington: 16% above the national average. Labour makes up about 76% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Washington cost about 20% 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 16% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Washington?
About 76% 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 Washington is it most expensive?
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA is the most expensive area at about $1,450 for a mid-range job, and Yakima, WA the least expensive at about $1,300.
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