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Water heater replacement cost in Oregon
Most homeowners pay $1,850 – $3,100 (mid-range, typical $2,350, before sales tax), 24% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Oregon
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $2,150 $1,700 – $2,800 | $1,375 | $785 |
| Mid-range | $2,350 $1,850 – $3,100 | $1,405 | $963 |
| Premium | $2,800 $2,200 – $3,650 | $1,571 | $1,251 |
Why prices in Oregon are different
Labour makes up about 59% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Oregon cost about 52% 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 24% above the national figure.
Oregon ranks 4 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $2,200 | $2,450 | $2,900 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $2,150 | $2,350 | $2,800 |
| Bend, OR | $2,100 | $2,300 | $2,750 |
| Albany, OR | $2,000 | $2,200 | $2,600 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $2,000 | $2,200 | $2,650 |
| Corvallis, OR | $1,900 | $2,150 | $2,550 |
| Salem, OR | $1,950 | $2,150 | $2,550 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $1,900 | $2,100 | $2,500 |
| Medford, OR | $1,900 | $2,100 | $2,500 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $1,750 | $1,950 | $2,350 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $1,650 | $1,850 | $2,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does water heater replacement cost in Oregon?
A mid-range job typically costs $2,350 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $1,850 and $3,100. A basic job is about $2,150 and a premium one about $2,800.
Is water heater replacement more expensive in Oregon than the national average?
Oregon: 24% above the national average. Labour makes up about 59% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Oregon cost about 52% 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 24% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Oregon?
About 59% 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 Oregon is it most expensive?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA is the most expensive area at about $2,450 for a mid-range job, and Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $1,850.
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