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Water heater replacement cost in Mississippi
Most homeowners pay $1,400 – $2,300 (mid-range, typical $1,750, before sales tax), 8% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Mississippi
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,550 $1,250 – $2,050 | $786 | $785 |
| Mid-range | $1,750 $1,400 – $2,300 | $803 | $963 |
| Premium | $2,150 $1,700 – $2,800 | $898 | $1,251 |
Why prices in Mississippi are different
Labour makes up about 45% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Mississippi cost about 13% 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 8% below the national figure.
Mississippi ranks 47 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $1,700 | $1,900 | $2,250 |
| Jackson, MS | $1,600 | $1,800 | $2,200 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $1,500 | $1,700 | $2,050 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $1,500 | $1,700 | $2,100 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $1,500 | $1,700 | $2,100 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $1,450 | $1,650 | $2,000 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $1,450 | $1,650 | $2,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does water heater replacement cost in Mississippi?
A mid-range job typically costs $1,750 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $1,400 and $2,300. A basic job is about $1,550 and a premium one about $2,150.
Is water heater replacement more expensive in Mississippi than the national average?
Mississippi: 8% below the national average. Labour makes up about 45% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Mississippi cost about 13% 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 8% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Mississippi?
About 45% 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 Mississippi is it most expensive?
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS is the most expensive area at about $1,900 for a mid-range job, and West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $1,650.
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