Tree work costs and wages in Connecticut

Wages in Connecticut

Tree trimmers and pruners in Connecticut earn a median of $23.52 an hour, or $48,930 a year (BLS, May 2025). Half of them earn between $23.48 and $31.69 an hour, the 25th to 75th percentiles (BLS state file). BLS counts 360 of these jobs in Connecticut. That's below 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.

Permit fees Connecticut sets

Most permits come from your city or county, at fees each one sets. Connecticut sets the fees below for permits it issues itself. Check which office covers your address before you apply.

CTDOT permit for tree or shrub trimming or removal on a state highway

$10, plus the department's costs. Only for work in a state highway right of way. (Connecticut Department of Transportation, checked October 2, 2026)

Companies in Connecticut

Connecticut has 819 tree service companies listed, and 729 of them hold an active USDOT registration. Of the counties with pages of their own, the largest are Fairfield County (223), New Haven County (152), Hartford County (147), Litchfield County (96) and New London County (56). Browse them by county, or ask for quotes and we'll pass your job to companies near you.

Tree work rules in Connecticut

All Connecticut rules and sources

National price ranges

National price ranges for tree work, each credited to its source, are in How much does tree removal cost?

For a planning range on your own job, run the estimator.