Tree planting cost in Michigan
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Michigan put the tree planting at a median of $503 each, with the middle half of bids between $481 and $740. That is 43 % below the national median of $880. Based on 8 bidder prices from 1 public bid tabulation opened in February 2026.
| Median bid in Michigan | $503 / EA |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $481 – $740 |
| National median | $880 (-43 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 8 · 1 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Michigan
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Wayland | Feb 2026 | $520 | $503 | 8 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in Michigan, not installed costs from a price book. What each item includes varies by owner: read the item description in each bid tab before comparing. National figure and every state: tree planting unit price. Every unit price in Michigan: Michigan unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a tree planting cost in Michigan?
Public bids in Michigan put the tree planting at a median of $503 each, with the middle half of bids between $481 and $740. That is 43 % below the national median of $880. Based on 8 bidder prices from 1 public bid tabulation opened in February 2026.
Is Michigan more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Michigan median bid is 43 % below the national median of $880. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.