Plumber Cost Calculator (2026)
Small plumbing repairs like a leak or a clogged drain usually cost a few hundred dollars, while a new water heater or a whole-house repipe is a bigger investment. Choose the job and your state to get a realistic estimate.
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Estimates only, based on national price guides adjusted with official state price levels. Always get a written quote – prices depend on the job, materials and the company.
Typical plumber prices in the U.S.
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Service call (first visit fee) | $50 – $300 |
| Fix a leaking pipe | $150 – $350 |
| Unclog a drain | $100 – $500 |
| Clear the main sewer line | $350 – $650 |
| Repair a toilet | $60 – $200 |
| Replace a toilet | $400 – $800 each |
| Install a kitchen faucet | $300 – $800 each |
| Install a garbage disposal | $250 – $400 |
| Repair a water heater | $150 – $750 |
| Replace a tank water heater | $882 – $1,826 |
| Install a tankless water heater | $1,400 – $3,900 |
| Install a sump pump | $800 – $2,000 |
| Repair a shower | $100 – $600 |
| Repipe a whole house | $2–$6 per sq ft |
Hourly rate: most plumbers charge about $45–$200 an hour.
What affects the price
- Who does the work: apprentices charge about $20–$40 an hour, journeymen $45–$90 and master plumbers $70–$200.
- Trip and service-call fees of $50–$300 are common, even for small jobs.
- Night, weekend and holiday emergencies cost more – often 1.5–2 times the normal rate.
- Access matters: pipes inside walls, under slabs or in crawl spaces take longer to reach and repair.
Fix a leaking pipe: cost by state
Show all 50 states and D.C.
| State | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $135 – $315 |
| Alaska | $155 – $355 |
| Arizona | $150 – $355 |
| Arkansas | $130 – $305 |
| California | $170 – $395 |
| Colorado | $150 – $355 |
| Connecticut | $155 – $365 |
| Delaware | $150 – $350 |
| District of Columbia | $165 – $390 |
| Florida | $155 – $360 |
| Georgia | $145 – $340 |
| Hawaii | $165 – $380 |
| Idaho | $135 – $320 |
| Illinois | $150 – $345 |
| Indiana | $140 – $325 |
| Iowa | $135 – $310 |
| Kansas | $135 – $315 |
| Kentucky | $135 – $315 |
| Louisiana | $130 – $310 |
| Maine | $145 – $340 |
| Maryland | $155 – $365 |
| Massachusetts | $160 – $380 |
| Michigan | $140 – $330 |
| Minnesota | $150 – $345 |
| Mississippi | $130 – $305 |
| Missouri | $140 – $320 |
| Montana | $135 – $315 |
| Nebraska | $135 – $315 |
| Nevada | $145 – $340 |
| New Hampshire | $160 – $370 |
| New Jersey | $165 – $380 |
| New Mexico | $135 – $315 |
| New York | $160 – $375 |
| North Carolina | $140 – $330 |
| North Dakota | $135 – $310 |
| Ohio | $140 – $320 |
| Oklahoma | $130 – $310 |
| Oregon | $155 – $365 |
| Pennsylvania | $145 – $340 |
| Rhode Island | $150 – $355 |
| South Carolina | $140 – $325 |
| South Dakota | $130 – $310 |
| Tennessee | $140 – $325 |
| Texas | $145 – $340 |
| Utah | $145 – $335 |
| Vermont | $145 – $340 |
| Virginia | $150 – $350 |
| Washington | $165 – $380 |
| West Virginia | $135 – $315 |
| Wisconsin | $140 – $325 |
| Wyoming | $135 – $320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber cost per hour?
Most plumbers charge about $75 to $150 an hour, with a wider range of $45 to $200 depending on experience and location. Expect a service-call fee as well.
How much does it cost to fix a leaking pipe?
Repairing a leaking pipe usually costs about $150 to $350. Leaks behind walls or under floors cost more because of the extra work to reach them.
How much does a new water heater cost?
Replacing a tank water heater usually costs about $880 to $1,830 installed. A tankless water heater costs about $1,400 to $3,900 installed.
How much does it cost to unclog a drain?
Clearing a clogged drain typically costs $100 to $500. Clearing the main sewer line costs more, about $350 to $650.