Appliances · FL

Appliances costs in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL

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

How this market compares

Skip the generic national blog post — this page is the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin Appliances slice of OEWS May 2025. Mean hourly pay here sits about 2% above the national OEWS mean.

Among 160 OEWS areas with published Appliances wages, Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin ranks #41 nationally on mean hourly pay ($27.50). Compared with other FL areas that report Appliances wages, this market is #3 of 10. Hourly wages stretch from $14.67 (10th percentile) to $38.17 (90th). That $23.50 gap is why two bids on the same scope can still look honest.

OEWS counts about 30 Home Appliance Repairers jobs in this area. Nationwide that occupation is about 32,150. Sample jobs: Over-the-Range Microwave Replacement mid estimate $506 here vs $502 U.S. (1% above); Microwave Repair mid estimate $188 here vs $186 U.S. (1% above); Dishwasher Replacement mid estimate $838 here vs $832 U.S. (1% above).

Nearby / same-state markets worth checking: Cape Coral-Fort Myers ($27.55, 0.05 higher); Jacksonville ($27.43, 0.07 lower); Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach ($27.14, 0.36 lower).

Local tip: Hot kitchens and garages cook electronics — ask whether the bid covers a service call if the board fails again in peak season.

Sample project ranges

ProjectLowMidHigh
Over-the-Range Microwave Replacement$285$506$933
Microwave Repair$69$188$419
Dishwasher Replacement$480$838$1,781
Dishwasher Repair$59$203$489
Electric Range Replacement$711$1,119$2,283
Gas Range Replacement$806$1,251$2,378
Electric Cooktop Replacement$661$1,119$2,378
Wall Oven Replacement$1,076$2,053$3,477
Refrigerator Repair$79$284$735
Washing Machine Repair$69$264$567
Clothes Dryer Repair$59$183$439
Mean hourly wage
$27.5
Median hourly
$28.23
p10 – p90
$14.67 – $38.17

Getting quotes without the circus

  1. Screenshot our mid/low/high band.
  2. Ask three licensed, insured pros for written scopes.
  3. Compare exclusions — permits, haul-away, thermostats, flashing — before crowning a winner.

What usually moves the number

Rebates (verify; don’t trust a random Facebook ad)

Microwaves rarely carry energy rebates. Check your utility only if bundling with a larger kitchen remodel. Start with IRS, ENERGY STAR, and DSIRE.

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.

Check our math

BLS OEWS May 2025 · local hourly means the calculator uses

Appliance (49-9031)$27.50/hr mean

Source: official BLS OEWS data for this area · area index: oessrcma.htm.

Contractor markup (2.0× / 2.25× / 2.5×) and the regional materials factor are ours — see methodology.

Local pro? Get featured in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL — talk to us.
Featured local pro

Paid listing for Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL Appliances. Partner.

Want actual bids?

Leave a few details if you’d like local pros to follow up. We’ll only share what you submit after you check the box below.

Gear people often ask about

We’re not a store. These spots are for partner recommendations — clearly labeled. We may earn a commission if you buy through a link here.

Thermostats

A decent thermostat won’t fix a bad install, but it can stop the short-cycling arguments.

Partner options
Water heaters

Tank, tankless, heat-pump — the sticker price is only half the story.

Partner options
Warranties & financing

Read the exclusions. “Full coverage” rarely means what the brochure implies.

Partner options

Monthly wage & cost note

Short email when we refresh the index. No daily drip campaign. Unsubscribe whenever.