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Water heater replacement cost in Arizona
Most homeowners pay $1,450 – $2,400 (mid-range, typical $1,850, before sales tax), 3% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Arizona
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,650 $1,300 – $2,150 | $879 | $785 |
| Mid-range | $1,850 $1,450 – $2,400 | $899 | $963 |
| Premium | $2,250 $1,750 – $2,950 | $1,005 | $1,251 |
Why prices in Arizona are different
Labour makes up about 48% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Arizona cost about 3% less than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 3% below the national figure.
Arizona ranks 31 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $1,700 | $1,900 | $2,300 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $1,600 | $1,800 | $2,200 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $1,600 | $1,800 | $2,200 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $1,600 | $1,800 | $2,200 |
| Tucson, AZ | $1,600 | $1,800 | $2,200 |
| Yuma, AZ | $1,600 | $1,800 | $2,200 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $1,550 | $1,750 | $2,150 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $1,500 | $1,700 | $2,050 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does water heater replacement cost in Arizona?
A mid-range job typically costs $1,850 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $1,450 and $2,400. A basic job is about $1,650 and a premium one about $2,250.
Is water heater replacement more expensive in Arizona than the national average?
Arizona: 3% below the national average. Labour makes up about 48% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Arizona cost about 3% less than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 3% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Arizona?
About 48% at the mid-range level, around 10 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
Where in Arizona is it most expensive?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ is the most expensive area at about $1,900 for a mid-range job, and Arizona nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $1,700.
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