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Water heater replacement cost in Montana
Most homeowners pay $1,650 – $2,750 (mid-range, typical $2,100, before sales tax), 11% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Montana
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,900 $1,500 – $2,500 | $1,133 | $785 |
| Mid-range | $2,100 $1,650 – $2,750 | $1,158 | $963 |
| Premium | $2,550 $2,000 – $3,300 | $1,295 | $1,251 |
Why prices in Montana are different
Labour makes up about 55% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Montana cost about 25% 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 11% above the national figure.
Montana ranks 12 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $2,100 | $2,300 | $2,750 |
| Billings, MT | $1,950 | $2,150 | $2,550 |
| Bozeman, MT | $1,950 | $2,150 | $2,550 |
| Great Falls, MT | $1,900 | $2,100 | $2,500 |
| Helena, MT | $1,900 | $2,100 | $2,550 |
| Missoula, MT | $1,900 | $2,100 | $2,550 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $1,900 | $2,100 | $2,550 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $1,900 | $2,100 | $2,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does water heater replacement cost in Montana?
A mid-range job typically costs $2,100 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $1,650 and $2,750. A basic job is about $1,900 and a premium one about $2,550.
Is water heater replacement more expensive in Montana than the national average?
Montana: 11% above the national average. Labour makes up about 55% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Montana cost about 25% 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 11% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Montana?
About 55% 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 Montana is it most expensive?
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area is the most expensive area at about $2,300 for a mid-range job, and West Montana nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $2,100.
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