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Tree Trimming Cost in 2026: What Two Tree Services Post
Tree trimming cost from the two tree services that post a price list, plus the fees and wage data behind the number.
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What is the tree trimming cost right now?
Tree trimming cost depends mostly on tree height. Two tree services here post a tiered price instead of a phone quote. CB Outdoor Services, in Michigan, prices a small tree under 30 feet at $150 to $350. A large tree over 60 feet runs $700 to $1,500 or more. Monkeyman’s Tree Service, in Portland, prices that small tier at $75 to $450. Its 60 to 80 foot tier runs $500 to $1,200, and its over 80 foot tier runs $1,000 to $2,500 or more.
Tree trimming price by size: what the two publishers post
These two publish a tiered number: small, medium, and large.
| Publisher | Basis | Per tree | Captured |
|---|---|---|---|
| CB Outdoor Services (Grant, Michigan) | Posted tier list, updated Jul 6, 2026 | Small under 30 ft: $150 to $350. Medium 30 to 60 ft: $300 to $700. Large over 60 ft: $700 to $1,500 or more. | Sept 5, 2026 |
| Monkeyman’s Tree Service (Portland, Oregon) | Posted tier list, published Jun 3, 2026 | Small under 30 ft: $75 to $450. Medium 30 to 60 ft: $200 to $875. Large 60 to 80 ft: $500 to $1,200. Very large over 80 ft: $1,000 to $2,500 or more. | Sept 5, 2026 |
Why does the price swing so wide?
Height drives it. CB Outdoor Services uses three bands; Monkeyman’s splits the top band in two, for four. Price still roughly triples from small to large either way. A tree over 60 feet needs rope work, sometimes a bucket truck, and a bigger crew. Risk and time climb together, and a tree over a roof, fence, or power line costs more within the same band.
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What does tree trimming cost per hour?
Only one publisher here posts an hourly figure. CB Outdoor Services lists $75 to $200 per hour, depending on crew size and complexity, the only live hourly rate we could verify. Most services, including Monkeyman’s, quote a flat per-tree price instead.
| Charge | Posted amount | Publisher | Captured |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly crew rate, trimming and pruning | $75 to $200 per hour (single source) | CB Outdoor Services | Sept 5, 2026 |
| Job minimum | $100 to $300 (single source) | Monkeyman’s Tree Service | Sept 5, 2026 |
| Multi-tree discount | 10 to 25 percent off per tree at 3+ trees (single source) | Monkeyman’s Tree Service | Sept 5, 2026 |
How to price a trim job from these numbers
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Estimate tree height and pick the size tier
Under 30, 30 to 60, or over 60 feet. Monkeyman’s splits that top band at 80.
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Price the job by tier, not by a single average
A large tree can cost three to five times a small one; a blended number hides that spread.
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Add job minimums and any hourly add-on
A job under the minimum still draws it; one running long on an hourly quote adds time at the posted rate.
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Add the crew labor line separately
The tier price is the tree service’s job price; keep your crew’s time itemized on its own line.
What the crew costs on top of the trim price
Tree trimmers and pruners earn a $26.91 mean and $24.50 median hourly wage (BLS OEWS, May 2025, code 37-3013), wages paid rather than rates billed. Burden, overhead, and margin ride on top, as our contractor hourly labor rates by trade page explains.
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Sources
- CB Outdoor Services, Tree Pruning Cost in West Michigan, updated 2026-07-06, captured 2026-09-05.
- Monkeyman’s Tree Service, How Much Does Tree Trimming Cost, published 2026-06-03, captured 2026-09-05.
- BLS OEWS, May 2025 national estimates, occupation 37-3013 Tree Trimmers and Pruners, captured 2026-09-05.
- International Society of Arboriculture, Pruning Your Trees, captured 2026-09-05.
- SimplyWise Cost Estimator on the App Store, 4.8 rating, verified 2026-09-05.
Frequently asked questions about tree trimming cost
The price
How much does tree trimming cost in 2026?
Posted tier lists put a small tree under 30 feet at $75 to $450, a medium tree at $200 to $875, a large tree 60 to 80 feet at $500 to $1,200, and a tree over 80 feet at $1,000 to $2,500 or more, across CB Outdoor Services and Monkeyman’s Tree Service. Height drives where you land in that range.
What is the tree trimming cost per hour?
CB Outdoor Services posts $75 to $200 per hour for a trim crew, the only live hourly rate we could verify. Treat it as single-source rather than an industry norm. Most tree services quote a flat per-tree price instead.
Timing and multiple trees
When is the best time to trim a tree?
Light, routine pruning removes weak, dead, or diseased limbs any time of year, per the International Society of Arboriculture. For structural pruning, growth and wound closure are strongest late in dormant season, before spring growth starts.
Does trimming multiple trees cost less per tree?
At Monkeyman’s Tree Service, yes, but only when you trim three or more trees in one visit. The posted list offers 10 to 25 percent off per tree at that volume, a single-source figure. A crew already on site skips a second mobilization charge.
Estimating the job
Can I measure a tree job with my phone camera instead of a tape?
Note each tree’s approximate height band by eye or a laser measure. SimplyWise Cost Estimator then turns a job-site photo into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. On a Pro iPhone, the room scan captures interior measurements with LiDAR for related indoor work. Every line stays editable.
Does SimplyWise Cost Estimator price tree trimming jobs?
It builds material, labor, and fee line items, each with unit, quantity, and price per unit. Enter your own per-tree or hourly pricing, then send a branded quote the client signs to approve. Pricing is $29.99/mo or $239.99/yr, with a 7-day free trial.
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