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Water heater replacement cost in Illinois
Most homeowners pay $1,900 – $3,150 (mid-range, typical $2,400, before sales tax), 26% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Illinois
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $2,200 $1,700 – $2,850 | $1,416 | $785 |
| Mid-range | $2,400 $1,900 – $3,150 | $1,447 | $963 |
| Premium | $2,850 $2,250 – $3,750 | $1,618 | $1,251 |
Why prices in Illinois are different
Labour makes up about 60% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Illinois cost about 57% more 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 26% above the national figure.
Illinois ranks 2 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $2,250 | $2,450 | $2,950 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $2,150 | $2,350 | $2,800 |
| Rockford, IL | $2,100 | $2,350 | $2,800 |
| Springfield, IL | $2,100 | $2,350 | $2,800 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $2,100 | $2,300 | $2,750 |
| Peoria, IL | $2,000 | $2,200 | $2,650 |
| Kankakee, IL | $1,950 | $2,150 | $2,550 |
| Bloomington, IL | $1,900 | $2,100 | $2,500 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $1,900 | $2,100 | $2,550 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $1,900 | $2,100 | $2,550 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $1,900 | $2,100 | $2,500 |
| Decatur, IL | $1,850 | $2,050 | $2,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does water heater replacement cost in Illinois?
A mid-range job typically costs $2,400 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $1,900 and $3,150. A basic job is about $2,200 and a premium one about $2,850.
Is water heater replacement more expensive in Illinois than the national average?
Illinois: 26% above the national average. Labour makes up about 60% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Illinois cost about 57% more 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 26% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Illinois?
About 60% 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 Illinois is it most expensive?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is the most expensive area at about $2,450 for a mid-range job, and Decatur, IL the least expensive at about $2,050.
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