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Water heater replacement cost in New York
Most homeowners pay $1,650 – $2,700 (mid-range, typical $2,100, before sales tax), 11% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in New York
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,900 $1,450 – $2,450 | $1,098 | $785 |
| Mid-range | $2,100 $1,650 – $2,700 | $1,122 | $963 |
| Premium | $2,500 $1,950 – $3,250 | $1,255 | $1,251 |
Why prices in New York are different
Labour makes up about 54% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in New York cost about 21% 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.
New York ranks 14 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton, NY | $2,050 | $2,250 | $2,700 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $1,950 | $2,150 | $2,600 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $1,900 | $2,100 | $2,500 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $1,900 | $2,100 | $2,500 |
| Rochester, NY | $1,850 | $2,050 | $2,450 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $1,800 | $2,000 | $2,400 |
| Kingston, NY | $1,800 | $2,000 | $2,400 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $1,800 | $2,000 | $2,450 |
| Syracuse, NY | $1,750 | $1,950 | $2,350 |
| Elmira, NY | $1,700 | $1,900 | $2,300 |
| Ithaca, NY | $1,700 | $1,900 | $2,300 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $1,700 | $1,900 | $2,300 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $1,650 | $1,850 | $2,250 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $1,650 | $1,850 | $2,250 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $1,650 | $1,850 | $2,250 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $1,600 | $1,800 | $2,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does water heater replacement cost in New York?
A mid-range job typically costs $2,100 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $1,650 and $2,700. A basic job is about $1,900 and a premium one about $2,500.
Is water heater replacement more expensive in New York than the national average?
New York: 11% above the national average. Labour makes up about 54% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in New York cost about 21% 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 New York?
About 54% 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 New York is it most expensive?
Binghamton, NY is the most expensive area at about $2,250 for a mid-range job, and Central East New York nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $1,800.
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