Tree work costs and wages in Colorado
What tree trimmers and pruners earn in Colorado, how many tree service companies are listed here and in which counties, and the state's licensing rules. Job prices aren't published for any one state, so our price ranges are national.
Checked October 2, 2026
Wages in Colorado
Tree trimmers and pruners in Colorado earn a median of $24.71 an hour, or $51,390 a year (BLS, May 2025). Half of them earn between $23.70 and $28.61 an hour, the 25th to 75th percentiles (BLS state file). BLS counts 1,200 of these jobs in Colorado. That's above the national median of $24.50 an hour (BLS).
These are wages, not prices. A contractor's price also covers materials, equipment, insurance, overhead and profit, so a wage can't be turned into what a job costs you. BLS counts employees only, not the self-employed.
Companies in Colorado
Colorado has 717 tree service companies listed, and 532 of them hold an active USDOT registration. Of the counties with pages of their own, the largest are Jefferson County (87), El Paso County (71), Arapahoe County (59), Denver County (57) and Weld County (55). Browse them by county, or ask for quotes and we'll pass your job to companies near you.
Tree work rules in Colorado
Colorado has no state tree license, but Denver requires its own Tree Contractor License for tree work in the city (City and County of Denver).
National price ranges
National price ranges for tree work, each credited to its source, are in How much does tree removal cost?
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“Tree work costs and wages in Colorado.” InspecTree, updated October 2, 2026. https://inspectree.com/co/costs/