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Madison, WI · 708,000 people

Tree removal cost in Madison, WI

Most homeowners pay $1,050 – $1,800 (mid-range, typical $1,350, before sales tax), 8% above the national average and 4% above the Wisconsin average.

Most homeowners pay

$1,050 – $1,800Madison, WI · 1 · before sales tax
Typical: $1,350
Labour $1,032Materials $340Work hours: 18.8

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Price levels in Madison, WI

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$1,100
$880 – $1,450
$851$272
Mid-range$1,350
$1,050 – $1,800
$1,032$340
Premium$1,500
$1,150 – $1,950
$1,126$376

Why prices in Madison, WI are different

Labor is about 75% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Madison, WI area cost about 14% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 8% above the national figure and 4% above the Wisconsin average.

Madison, WI ranks 35 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does tree removal cost in Madison, WI?

A mid-range job typically costs $1,350 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $1,050 – $1,800. Basic is about $1,100 and premium about $1,500.

Is tree removal more expensive in Madison, WI than elsewhere in Wisconsin?

Madison, WI: 4% above the Wisconsin average of $1,300. Labor is about 75% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Madison, WI area cost about 14% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 8% above the national figure and 4% above the Wisconsin average.

How does Madison, WI compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Madison, WI ranks 35 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $1,250.

How much of the price is labor in Madison, WI?

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 cities.

Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.

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