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Water heater replacement cost in Kentucky
Most homeowners pay $1,500 – $2,450 (mid-range, typical $1,900, before sales tax), in line with the national average.
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| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,700 $1,300 – $2,200 | $909 | $785 |
| Mid-range | $1,900 $1,500 – $2,450 | $929 | $963 |
| Premium | $2,300 $1,800 – $3,000 | $1,039 | $1,251 |
Why prices in Kentucky are different
Labour makes up about 49% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Kentucky cost about 1% 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 in line with the national figure.
Kentucky ranks 25 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah, KY-IL | $1,950 | $2,150 | $2,600 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $1,850 | $2,050 | $2,450 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $1,700 | $1,900 | $2,300 |
| Owensboro, KY | $1,700 | $1,900 | $2,300 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $1,700 | $1,900 | $2,300 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $1,650 | $1,850 | $2,200 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $1,650 | $1,850 | $2,250 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $1,600 | $1,800 | $2,150 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $1,600 | $1,800 | $2,200 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $1,600 | $1,800 | $2,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does water heater replacement cost in Kentucky?
A mid-range job typically costs $1,900 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $1,500 and $2,450. A basic job is about $1,700 and a premium one about $2,300.
Is water heater replacement more expensive in Kentucky than the national average?
Kentucky: in line with the national average. Labour makes up about 49% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Kentucky cost about 1% 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 in line with the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Kentucky?
About 49% 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 Kentucky is it most expensive?
Paducah, KY-IL is the most expensive area at about $2,150 for a mid-range job, and South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $1,800.
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