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How much does main water shutoff valve replacement cost in Wyoming?

Updated September 2026 · Wyoming price index 0.98 for plumbing work (national = 1.00)

In Wyoming, a licensed plumber typically charges $150 to $590 to replace the main water shutoff valve, with most jobs landing near $410. That is about 2% below the national average of $150–$600, based on what plumbers earn in Wyoming.

Low end
$150
Most jobs
$410
High end
$590
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What a Wyoming quote means

Quote for this jobWhat it means
Under $90Suspiciously low — ask what is excluded, and check licensing and insurance
$90 – $649Fair price — inside the typical range (up to 10% over the top is still normal)
$649 – $1,033Running high — get the quote itemized, and get a second one
Over $1,033Ripoff territory — more than 1.75× the high end of the typical range

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What you're paying for

What is usually included: A new ball valve, coordination with the utility or curb stop to shut water to the house, installation, and 1–2 hours of labor.

What moves the price:

Valve location (basement vs meter pit or buried), whether the utility must shut off at the curb, pipe material (copper/PEX/galvanized) and any corroded pipe that must be cut back, and permit.

Main water shutoff valve replacement cost across Wyoming

Typical range by metro and rural area, from BLS wage data for plumbers in each area.

AreaTypical rangeMost jobs
Casper, WY$145 – $590$410
Cheyenne, WY$145 – $590$410
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area$150 – $590$420
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area$145 – $590$410

Frequently asked

Is $410 a fair price for main water shutoff valve replacement in Wyoming?

Yes. $410 is right around what most homeowners in Wyoming pay. Anything from $90 to $649 is inside the normal range for a licensed plumber; above $649 it is worth getting a second quote.

Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?

Pipe material: copper, PEX, galvanized or CPVC change the fittings and the time. Whether the curb stop works or the utility must shut the water off at the street. Company overhead matters too: a large company with trucks, dispatchers and a warranty department charges more than a one-person shop, and both can be honest prices.

When should I get a second quote?

Any time a quote lands above $649, or when the contractor cannot break it into parts, labor and fees. Ask for the itemized version, ask what would change the price, and confirm licensing and insurance. You can also paste the quote into the free QuoteJury checker for an instant second opinion.

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Sources

About these numbers. Ranges are typical market rates for a licensed, insured contractor, blended from published U.S. cost guides and adjusted with U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data (OEWS, May 2025) for each state and metro area. They are estimates, not a bid, appraisal or inspection. Real prices move with parts, access, permits and code requirements. The quote checker is AI-powered and labeled as such.