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Tulsa, OK · 1.1 million people

Water heater replacement cost in Tulsa, OK

Most homeowners pay $1,400 – $2,350 (mid-range, typical $1,800, before sales tax), 5% below the national average and in line with the Oklahoma average.

Most homeowners pay

$1,400 – $2,350Tulsa, OK · 4 · before sales tax
Typical: $1,800
Labour $861Materials $963Work hours: 9.7

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Price levels in Tulsa, OK

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$1,650
$1,250 – $2,100
$842$785
Mid-range$1,800
$1,400 – $2,350
$861$963
Premium$2,200
$1,750 – $2,900
$963$1,251

Why prices in Tulsa, OK are different

Labor is about 47% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Tulsa, OK area cost about 7% 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 5% below the national figure and in line with the Oklahoma average.

Tulsa, OK ranks 86 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 Tulsa, OK?

A mid-range job typically costs $1,800 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $1,400 – $2,350. Basic is about $1,650 and premium about $2,200.

Is water heater replacement more expensive in Tulsa, OK than elsewhere in Oklahoma?

Tulsa, OK: in line with the Oklahoma average of $1,800. Labor is about 47% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Tulsa, OK area cost about 7% 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 5% below the national figure and in line with the Oklahoma average.

How does Tulsa, OK compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Tulsa, OK ranks 86 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $1,900.

How much of the price is labor in Tulsa, OK?

About 47% 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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