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Tree removal cost in Wisconsin
Most homeowners pay $1,000 – $1,700 (mid-range, typical $1,300, before sales tax), 4% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Wisconsin
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,050 $830 – $1,400 | $789 | $272 |
| Mid-range | $1,300 $1,000 – $1,700 | $957 | $340 |
| Premium | $1,400 $1,100 – $1,850 | $1,045 | $376 |
Why prices in Wisconsin are different
Labour makes up about 74% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Wisconsin cost about 5% 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 4% above the national figure.
Wisconsin ranks 22 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WI | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,550 |
| Appleton, WI | $1,100 | $1,350 | $1,500 |
| Madison, WI | $1,100 | $1,350 | $1,500 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $1,100 | $1,350 | $1,500 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $1,050 | $1,300 | $1,400 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,350 |
| Green Bay, WI | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,350 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $1,050 | $1,250 | $1,400 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,350 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,350 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $1,050 | $1,250 | $1,400 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,350 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,350 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $990 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,350 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,350 |
| Wausau, WI | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,350 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does tree removal cost in Wisconsin?
A mid-range job typically costs $1,300 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $1,000 and $1,700. A basic job is about $1,050 and a premium one about $1,400.
Is tree removal more expensive in Wisconsin than the national average?
Wisconsin: 4% above the national average. Labour makes up about 74% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Wisconsin cost about 5% 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 4% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Wisconsin?
About 74% 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 Wisconsin is it most expensive?
Kenosha, WI is the most expensive area at about $1,400 for a mid-range job, and Wausau, WI the least expensive at about $1,200.
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