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Water heater replacement cost in Houston, TX
Most homeowners pay $1,450 – $2,400 (mid-range, typical $1,850, before sales tax), 3% below the national average and in line with the Texas average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Houston, TX
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,650 $1,300 – $2,150 | $868 | $785 |
| Mid-range | $1,850 $1,450 – $2,400 | $888 | $963 |
| Premium | $2,250 $1,750 – $2,900 | $992 | $1,251 |
Why prices in Houston, TX are different
Labor is about 48% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Houston, TX area cost about 4% 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 in line with the Texas average.
Houston, TX ranks 58 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 Houston, TX?
A mid-range job typically costs $1,850 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $1,450 – $2,400. Basic is about $1,650 and premium about $2,250.
Is water heater replacement more expensive in Houston, TX than elsewhere in Texas?
Houston, TX: in line with the Texas average of $1,850. Labor is about 48% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Houston, TX area cost about 4% 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 in line with the Texas average.
How does Houston, TX compare with other large metros?
Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Houston, TX ranks 58 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $1,900.
How much of the price is labor in Houston, TX?
About 48% 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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