Plumbing Costs in 2026
Average cost: $150 – $5,000 — based on BLS hourly wage data for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152).
National Average $320/job
Low End $150
High End $5,000
BLS Median Wage $29.35/hr
Plumbing costs depend on the type of work — from simple faucet repairs ($150-$300) to major pipe replacements ($2,000-$5,000+). BLS data shows plumbers earn a median of $29.35/hour nationally, but rates vary significantly by metro area. Contractor rates (what you pay) are typically 2-3x the base wage to cover overhead and profit.
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Plumbing Costs by State
Select your state to see city-level pricing data:
Alabama $1,987 Alaska $3,385 Arizona $340 Arkansas $2,078 California $380 Colorado $350 Connecticut $2,830 Delaware $2,418 Florida $340 Georgia $330 Hawaii $3,409 Idaho $2,104 Illinois $350 Indiana $320 Iowa $2,227 Kansas $2,024 Kentucky $1,944 Louisiana $2,193 Maine $2,306 Maryland $360 Massachusetts $370 Michigan $330 Minnesota $350 Mississippi $1,985 Missouri $330 Montana $2,155 Nebraska $2,057 Nevada $350 New Hampshire $2,923 New Jersey $3,239 New Mexico $2,311 New York $2,952 North Carolina $330 North Dakota $2,205 Ohio $330 Oklahoma $1,958 Oregon $350 Pennsylvania $340 Rhode Island $2,907 South Carolina $2,227 South Dakota $1,912 Tennessee $330 Texas $340 Utah $2,509 Vermont $2,515 Virginia $2,767 Washington $360 West Virginia $1,947 Wisconsin $2,425 Wyoming $2,071 
Reviewed by
Alex Johnson, P.E.
Mechanical Engineer • 15+ Years Home Repair Experience • Licensed Contractor
All cost data on this page has been verified against BLS and Census Bureau records. See our methodology →
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