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Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL · 6.5 million people

Water heater replacement cost in Miami, FL

Most homeowners pay $1,400 – $2,350 (mid-range, typical $1,800, before sales tax), 5% below the national average and 3% above the Florida average.

Most homeowners pay

$1,400 – $2,350Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL · 4 · before sales tax
Typical: $1,800
Labour $836Materials $963Work hours: 9.7

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Price levels in Miami, FL

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$1,600
$1,250 – $2,100
$818$785
Mid-range$1,800
$1,400 – $2,350
$836$963
Premium$2,200
$1,700 – $2,850
$935$1,251

Why prices in Miami, FL are different

Labor is about 46% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Miami, FL area cost about 10% less than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 5% below the national figure and 3% above the Florida average.

Miami, FL ranks 78 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does water heater replacement cost in Miami, FL?

A mid-range job typically costs $1,800 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $1,400 – $2,350. Basic is about $1,600 and premium about $2,200.

Is water heater replacement more expensive in Miami, FL than elsewhere in Florida?

Miami, FL: 3% above the Florida average of $1,750. Labor is about 46% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Miami, FL area cost about 10% less than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 5% below the national figure and 3% above the Florida average.

How does Miami, FL compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Miami, FL ranks 78 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $1,900.

How much of the price is labor in Miami, FL?

About 46% 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 cities.

Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.

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