What tree service should charge in Minnesota.
Fair billed labor here runs about $69–$93/hour, about 58% above the median US state. Every number below comes from what tree trimmers and pruners actually earn in Minnesota; the math is on this page, in the open.
How much should tree service charge in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, tree trimmers and pruners earn $34.41–$37.24 per hour (median $37.24, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), about 58% above 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 Minnesota runs about $69–$93 per hour. For example, trim a mature tree is about $200–$750 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 $69–$93/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 $69–$93/hr billed.
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