Tree work costs and wages in New Hampshire
What tree trimmers and pruners earn in New Hampshire, 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 New Hampshire
Tree trimmers and pruners in New Hampshire earn a median of $28.68 an hour, or $59,660 a year (BLS, May 2025). Half of them earn between $24.73 and $28.68 an hour, the 25th to 75th percentiles (BLS state file). BLS counts 330 of these jobs in New Hampshire. 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 New Hampshire
New Hampshire has 145 tree service companies listed, and 83 of them hold an active USDOT registration. Of the counties with pages of their own, the largest are Rockingham County (45), Hillsborough County (33) and Merrimack County (25). Browse them by county, or ask for quotes and we'll pass your job to companies near you.
Tree work rules in New Hampshire
New Hampshire doesn't license arborists or tree care, and its forester licensing law says arboriculture doesn't need a license (New Hampshire Revised Statutes 310-A:98).
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 New Hampshire.” InspecTree, updated October 2, 2026. https://inspectree.com/nh/costs/