Water Damage Restoration Costs in 2026
Average cost: $1,200 – $12,000 — based on BLS hourly wage data for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (47-4041).
National Average $3,500
Low End $1,200
High End $12,000
BLS Median Wage $23.15/hr
Water damage restoration costs vary dramatically based on the extent of damage, water category (clean vs. contaminated), and whether mold remediation is needed. Quick response within 24-48 hours significantly reduces total costs.
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Water Damage Restoration Costs by State
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Alabama $5,302 Alaska $8,832 Arizona $2,070 Arkansas $4,742 California $2,240 Colorado $2,150 Connecticut $7,659 Delaware $6,762 Florida $2,080 Georgia $2,060 Hawaii $9,309 Idaho $6,093 Illinois $2,120 Indiana $2,020 Iowa $5,123 Kansas $5,289 Kentucky $5,567 Louisiana $5,789 Maine $5,950 Maryland $2,160 Massachusetts $2,200 Michigan $2,060 Minnesota $2,110 Mississippi $4,588 Missouri $2,030 Montana $5,767 Nebraska $5,887 Nevada $2,120 New Hampshire $7,188 New Jersey $8,392 New Mexico $5,473 New York $8,439 North Carolina $2,050 North Dakota $5,824 Ohio $2,050 Oklahoma $5,167 Oregon $2,140 Pennsylvania $2,100 Rhode Island $7,120 South Carolina $5,569 South Dakota $5,426 Tennessee $2,040 Texas $2,070 Utah $6,273 Vermont $6,833 Virginia $6,805 Washington $2,180 West Virginia $5,216 Wisconsin $5,587 Wyoming $5,419 Top Water Damage Restoration Brands
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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