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Water heater replacement cost in Massachusetts
Most homeowners pay $1,800 – $3,000 (mid-range, typical $2,300, before sales tax), 21% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Massachusetts
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $2,100 $1,650 – $2,750 | $1,330 | $785 |
| Mid-range | $2,300 $1,800 – $3,000 | $1,359 | $963 |
| Premium | $2,750 $2,150 – $3,600 | $1,520 | $1,251 |
Why prices in Massachusetts are different
Labour makes up about 59% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Massachusetts cost about 47% 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 21% above the national figure.
Massachusetts ranks 6 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $2,150 | $2,350 | $2,800 |
| Springfield, MA | $2,100 | $2,300 | $2,750 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $1,950 | $2,150 | $2,600 |
| Worcester, MA | $1,950 | $2,150 | $2,600 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $1,900 | $2,100 | $2,500 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $1,850 | $2,050 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $1,850 | $2,050 | $2,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does water heater replacement cost in Massachusetts?
A mid-range job typically costs $2,300 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $1,800 and $3,000. A basic job is about $2,100 and a premium one about $2,750.
Is water heater replacement more expensive in Massachusetts than the national average?
Massachusetts: 21% above the national average. Labour makes up about 59% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Massachusetts cost about 47% 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 21% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Massachusetts?
About 59% 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 Massachusetts is it most expensive?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH is the most expensive area at about $2,350 for a mid-range job, and Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $2,050.
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