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How much does plumber service call and hourly rate cost in 2026?
Updated September 2026 · national figures from 5 published cost guides
Across the U.S., a licensed plumber typically charges $25 to $200 for a plumber's service call or hourly rate, with most jobs landing near $100 (per hour). Prices run higher in high-wage states and metros and lower in rural areas — pick your state below for a local range.
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What a quote means (national)
| Quote for this job | What it means |
|---|---|
| Under $15 | Suspiciously low — ask what is excluded, and check licensing and insurance |
| $15 – $220 | Fair price — inside the typical range (up to 10% over the top is still normal) |
| $220 – $350 | Running high — get the quote itemized, and get a second one |
| Over $350 | Ripoff 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: The trip and the first hour of diagnosis. Parts and repairs are quoted on top.
What moves the price:
- Flat trip or dispatch fees, sometimes waived if you approve the repair
- Journeyman versus master plumber rates and company size
- After-hours and weekend multipliers
- Flat-rate price books versus true hourly billing
Journeyman vs master plumber, metro vs rural market, whether the service fee is credited toward the repair, and after-hours/emergency multipliers of 1.5-3x.
Plumber service call and hourly rate cost by state
Typical range for each state, adjusted with BLS wage data for plumbers. Index 1.00 = national average.
| State | Typical range | Most jobs | Index |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $25 – $185 | $95 | 0.93 |
| Alaska | $35 – $260 | $130 | 1.31 |
| Arizona | $25 – $195 | $100 | 0.98 |
| Arkansas | $20 – $165 | $85 | 0.83 |
| California | $30 – $220 | $110 | 1.11 |
| Colorado | $25 – $210 | $105 | 1.04 |
| Connecticut | $30 – $230 | $115 | 1.16 |
| Delaware | $25 – $200 | $100 | 1.01 |
| District of Columbia | $40 – $300 | $150 | 1.52 |
| Florida | $20 – $180 | $90 | 0.89 |
| Georgia | $25 – $185 | $95 | 0.93 |
| Hawaii | $30 – $230 | $115 | 1.15 |
| Idaho | $20 – $175 | $90 | 0.89 |
| Illinois | $35 – $260 | $130 | 1.32 |
| Indiana | $25 – $220 | $110 | 1.09 |
| Iowa | $25 – $200 | $100 | 0.99 |
| Kansas | $25 – $200 | $100 | 1.00 |
| Kentucky | $25 – $195 | $100 | 0.98 |
| Louisiana | $25 – $195 | $95 | 0.97 |
| Maine | $25 – $200 | $100 | 1.00 |
| Maryland | $25 – $210 | $105 | 1.06 |
| Massachusetts | $35 – $260 | $130 | 1.32 |
| Michigan | $30 – $230 | $115 | 1.13 |
| Minnesota | $30 – $260 | $130 | 1.29 |
| Mississippi | $20 – $175 | $90 | 0.88 |
| Missouri | $25 – $200 | $100 | 1.01 |
| Montana | $30 – $230 | $115 | 1.13 |
| Nebraska | $25 – $195 | $95 | 0.97 |
| Nevada | $25 – $195 | $95 | 0.96 |
| New Hampshire | $25 – $210 | $105 | 1.05 |
| New Jersey | $30 – $230 | $115 | 1.16 |
| New Mexico | $25 – $190 | $95 | 0.96 |
| New York | $30 – $230 | $115 | 1.16 |
| North Carolina | $25 – $185 | $95 | 0.93 |
| North Dakota | $25 – $200 | $100 | 1.00 |
| Ohio | $25 – $200 | $100 | 0.99 |
| Oklahoma | $25 – $185 | $90 | 0.92 |
| Oregon | $35 – $260 | $130 | 1.32 |
| Pennsylvania | $25 – $210 | $105 | 1.03 |
| Rhode Island | $30 – $230 | $115 | 1.14 |
| South Carolina | $20 – $180 | $90 | 0.89 |
| South Dakota | $20 – $175 | $90 | 0.88 |
| Tennessee | $25 – $190 | $95 | 0.94 |
| Texas | $25 – $190 | $95 | 0.95 |
| Utah | $25 – $195 | $100 | 0.98 |
| Vermont | $25 – $200 | $100 | 1.01 |
| Virginia | $25 – $200 | $100 | 0.99 |
| Washington | $30 – $240 | $120 | 1.21 |
| West Virginia | $25 – $185 | $90 | 0.91 |
| Wisconsin | $30 – $230 | $115 | 1.15 |
| Wyoming | $25 – $195 | $100 | 0.98 |
Frequently asked
Is $100 a fair price for plumber service call and hourly rate in the U.S.?
Yes. $100 is right around what most homeowners in the U.S. pay. Anything from $15 to $220 is inside the normal range for a licensed plumber; above $220 it is worth getting a second quote.
Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?
Flat trip or dispatch fees, sometimes waived if you approve the repair. Journeyman versus master plumber rates and company size. 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 $220, 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.
Other plumbing jobs
- Gas water heater replacement (40–50 gallon tank)
- Electric water heater replacement (40–50 gallon tank)
- Gas tankless water heater installation
- Garbage disposal replacement
- Kitchen faucet replacement
- Toilet replacement
- Running or leaking toilet repair
- Clogged drain cleaning
- Sewer line camera inspection
- Sewer line hydro jetting
- Sump pump replacement
- Water pressure regulator (PRV) replacement
- Main water shutoff valve replacement
- Leaking pipe repair
- Water heater expansion tank installation
Sources
- HomeGuide (2023): $45–$150 nationally
- Angi (2026): $45–$200 nationally
- Fixr (2025): $75–$150 nationally
- Forbes Home (2025): $45–$200 nationally
- This Old House (2026): $25–$200 nationally
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 — median hourly wages by state and metro area
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.