Home Repair Decoded

Faucet Replacement Cost in Kentucky

$160 – $580We estimate faucet replacement in Kentucky at $160 to $580 for one kitchen or bathroom faucet. The national estimate is $160 to $580. Kentucky plumber pay is 1% above the national median, ranking 24 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$80$300
Labor hours (our assumption)12
Billed labor rate per hour$77$139
Estimated total$160$580

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Kentucky median wage from BLS (2025, $30.84 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate

What our assumptions are based on

ItemSourced figureBasisSource
Labor hours1Fixr says most replacements take under 1 hour and gives no lower figure.Fixr

What other publishers report

National figures as published by each source, checked 2026-11-03. Their scope can differ from ours.
PublisherLowHighScope
Fixr$150$400Typical range, kitchen faucet installed. Page dated February 2025.
This Old House$150$600Faucet replacement. Page dated June 2026.
Bob Vila$161$364Kitchen faucet replacement, citing Angi and HomeAdvisor. Page dated September 2023.

Who can legally do this in Kentucky

In Kentucky, plumbing must be installed by a licensed journeyman plumber under the supervision of a licensed master plumber.

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Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Illinois$48.05$200$730
Indiana$36.69$170$630
Missouri$32.11$160$590
Ohio$30.45$160$570
Tennessee$28.17$150$550
Virginia$29.07$150$560
West Virginia$27.39$150$550

Other plumber jobs in Kentucky

Faucet Replacement cost in every state · Kentucky home repair guide

Sources

General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.