Plumbing · SOC 47-2152

Kitchen Faucet Replacement cost

Looking up kitchen faucet replacement cost? Start here: national mid planning estimate $277 before you type a ZIP, built from OEWS 47-2152 wages and the assumptions below — not lead-gen marketplace price tables.

Plumbing estimates swing on access, fixture grade, and whether the valve or flange is still good. For Kitchen Faucet Replacement we use mid hours of 1.5 and materials around $160, then apply the same 2.0× / 2.25× / 2.5× labor markup schedule as every other Fairange job.

Last updated from data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · PPI construction materials 2026-09

What this estimate can’t tell you. Roof pitch, an old house or code upgrades, tough access, permits, emergency or after-hours calls, and brand tier can push a real quote outside this range.
Hours (low / mid / high)
1.0 / 1.5 / 3.0
Materials band
$60 – $320
U.S. mid (before ZIP)
$277

like-for-like single-hole or matching deck kitchen faucet swap; excludes sink/countertop remodel. National OEWS mean wage used on this page: $34.70/hr (SOC 47-2152).

How the national mid is built

Before you enter a ZIP we use the U.S. OEWS mean wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (SOC 47-2152): $34.70/hr (BLS OEWS May 2025). Mid estimate ≈ 1.5 hours × $34.70 × 2.25× markup + materials mid $160 (with a small regional materials factor). Low uses p10 wages × 2.0×; high uses p90 × 2.5×. National planning band: $102 – $277 – $711.

Full algebra: methodology. Markup schedule is Fairange’s published assumption, not a BLS figure.

Materials band (cited retail)

Published materials low / mid / high: $60 / $160 / $320 (like-for-like single-hole or matching deck kitchen faucet swap; excludes sink/countertop remodel). Shelf checks that shaped the band (see also DATA_SOURCES):

Glacier Bay ~$49–$159 · Moen Adler/Doherty ~$139–$205 · Moen Arbor ~$260 (Glacier Bay, Moen)

What usually moves the number

What’s in the planning band

Labor for a standard residential swap or service, supply/drain reconnect in place, and the fixture/parts band above.

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Related jobs: Shower Faucet / Trim Replacement · Toilet Installation · Bathroom Faucet Replacement.

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Kitchen Faucet Replacement FAQ

How much does kitchen faucet replacement cost?

National mid planning estimate is about $277 before you enter a ZIP — labor from BLS OEWS May 2025 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (SOC 47-2152, national mean $34.70/hr) × published hours, plus materials. Local OEWS wages move the band once you type a ZIP.

What hours, materials, and markup do you assume?

Hours 1.0 / 1.5 / 3.0. Materials band $60 / $160 / $320 from cited Home Depot (or similar) retail listings documented in DATA_SOURCES — not lead-gen marketplace averages. Example shelf checks: Glacier Bay ~$49–$159 · Moen Adler/Doherty ~$139–$205 · Moen Arbor ~$260 (Glacier Bay, Moen). Labor markup 2.0× / 2.25× / 2.5× (Fairange methodology).

Is this a bid?

No. It’s an educational planning range. Collect at least three written scopes from licensed pros and compare exclusions — permits, haul-away, patching, and code upgrades.

Any rebates or tax credits?

WaterSense kitchen faucets sometimes qualify for utility water-saving rebates — check DSIRE and your water utility.

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