Plumbing · SOC 47-2152

Sump Pump Replacement cost

Sump pump — that’s the everyday name. On Fairange it’s a published hours band (1.5/2.5/4.0) plus a materials band, run through BLS OEWS May 2025 wages for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (SOC 47-2152).

Looking up sump pump replacement cost? Start here: national mid planning estimate $405 before you type a ZIP, built from OEWS 47-2152 wages and the assumptions below — not lead-gen marketplace price tables.

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)
1.5 / 2.5 / 4.0
Materials band
$140 – $350
U.S. mid (before ZIP)
$405

like-for-like 1/3–1/2 HP submersible primary pump in an existing pit; excludes new pit dig or battery backup system. 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 ≈ 2.5 hours × $34.70 × 2.25× markup + materials mid $210 (with a small regional materials factor). Low uses p10 wages × 2.0×; high uses p90 × 2.5×. National planning band: $204 – $405 – $871.

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

Materials band (cited retail)

Published materials low / mid / high: $140 / $210 / $350 (like-for-like 1/3–1/2 HP submersible primary pump in an existing pit; excludes new pit dig or battery backup system). Shelf checks that shaped the band (see also DATA_SOURCES):

Wayne CDU790 1/3 HP ~$136.88 · Zoeller 1/3 HP ~$205 class · Everbilt 1/2 HP ~$189–$289 (Wayne CDU790)

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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Sump Pump Replacement FAQ

How much does sump pump replacement cost?

National mid planning estimate is about $405 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 1.5 / 2.5 / 4.0. Materials band $140 / $210 / $350 from cited Home Depot (or similar) retail listings documented in DATA_SOURCES — not lead-gen marketplace averages. Example shelf checks: Wayne CDU790 1/3 HP ~$136.88 · Zoeller 1/3 HP ~$205 class · Everbilt 1/2 HP ~$189–$289 (Wayne CDU790). 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?

Flood-mitigation grants are local — check your city/county emergency management office, not a federal appliance credit.

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