How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Plumber? (2026)

Most U.S. homeowners pay $75–$150 for a service call and $70–$130 per hour for a licensed plumber. Simple jobs like a faucet swap run $150–$350, while a water-heater replacement averages $900–$2,500. All figures illustrative.

Typical plumbing costs at a glance

Ranges are illustrative national averages and vary by market, materials, and complexity.

What affects the price

Labor rates, the time of day (emergency and after-hours calls cost more), parts and fixtures, and how accessible the plumbing is all move the final number. Getting two or three quotes is the easiest way to sanity-check a price.

Hourly vs. flat-rate pricing

Many plumbers charge a flat rate for common jobs so you know the total upfront. Hourly pricing is more common for diagnostics and complex repairs. Ask which model a plumber uses before work begins.