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Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH · 822,000 people

Water heater replacement cost in Dayton, OH

Most homeowners pay $1,450 – $2,450 (mid-range, typical $1,850, before sales tax), 3% below the national average and 3% below the Ohio average.

Most homeowners pay

$1,450 – $2,450Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH · 4 · before sales tax
Typical: $1,850
Labour $911Materials $963Work hours: 9.7

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Price levels in Dayton, OH

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$1,700
$1,300 – $2,200
$892$785
Mid-range$1,850
$1,450 – $2,450
$911$963
Premium$2,250
$1,750 – $2,950
$1,019$1,251

Why prices in Dayton, OH are different

Labor is about 49% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Dayton, OH area cost about 1% less than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 3% below the national figure and 3% below the Ohio average.

Dayton, OH ranks 69 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does water heater replacement cost in Dayton, OH?

A mid-range job typically costs $1,850 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $1,450 – $2,450. Basic is about $1,700 and premium about $2,250.

Is water heater replacement more expensive in Dayton, OH than elsewhere in Ohio?

Dayton, OH: 3% below the Ohio average of $1,900. Labor is about 49% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Dayton, OH area cost about 1% less than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 3% below the national figure and 3% below the Ohio average.

How does Dayton, OH compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Dayton, OH ranks 69 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $1,900.

How much of the price is labor in Dayton, OH?

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 cities.

Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.

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