What tree service should charge in Idaho.
Fair billed labor here runs about $40–$61/hour, about 11% below the median US state. Every number below comes from what tree trimmers and pruners actually earn in Idaho; the math is on this page, in the open.
How much should tree service charge in Idaho?
In Idaho, tree trimmers and pruners earn $20.07–$24.50 per hour (median $21.08, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), about 11% below the median US state for this trade. A legitimate business bills 2–2.5× wages to cover payroll taxes, insurance, equipment, overhead and profit, so fair billed labor in Idaho runs about $40–$61 per hour. For example, trim a mature tree is about $120–$500 in fair labor, before materials.
Fair price by job
Trim a mature tree
That assumes one climber plus a ground worker; height and power-line proximity move this fast.
Plus materials: haul-off and chipping are usually included. Confirm it.
Typical labor: 3–8 hours at $40–$61/hr billed.
Remove a medium tree (30–60 ft)
That assumes a crew with rigging; stump grinding is priced separately, ask up front.
Typical labor: 8–16 hours at $40–$61/hr billed.
Before you hire in Idaho
Contractors register with the state; electricians, plumbers and HVAC hold state licenses.
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