SOC 47-2152 · Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Plumbing cost ranges

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.

Same estimating math as the calculator: hours × local (or national) OEWS wage × markup, plus materials. Open a job to run it on your ZIP.

Plumbing

Water Heater Replacement

standard tank 40–50 gal; tankless/HPWH costs more

Hours 3/4.5/7 · materials $550–$1,800

Plumbing

Toilet Installation

remove old, install new standard toilet

Hours 1.5/2.5/4 · materials $120–$550

Plumbing

Pipe Repair

localized leak repair (not whole-home repipe)

Hours 2/3.5/6 · materials $40–$450

Plumbing

Drain Cleaning

single drain snake/auger; camera inspection extra

Hours 1/1.5/3 · materials $0–$100

Plumbing

Sewer Line / Main Drain Repair

residential lateral spot repair or main-drain repair (not full trenchless replacement)

Hours 8/14/24 · materials $600–$5,000

Plumbing

Tankless Water Heater Installation

typical gas tankless install with venting/gas upsizing assumptions

Hours 6/10/16 · materials $1,400–$4,200

Appliances

Garbage Disposal Replacement

typical 1/2–3/4 HP continuous-feed disposal unit + swap under sink

Hours 1.5/2.5/4.0 · materials $120–$350

Labor uses plumber wages (SOC 47-2152) — the usual trade for disposal swaps. Electrician only if a new switched outlet is needed.

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