Faucet Replacement Cost in New Jersey
$170 – $640We estimate faucet replacement in New Jersey at $170 to $640 for one kitchen or bathroom faucet. The national estimate is $160 to $580. New Jersey plumber pay is 23% above the national median, ranking 11 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $80 | $300 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 2 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $94 | $169 |
| Estimated total | $170 | $640 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the New Jersey median wage from BLS (2025, $37.61 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
| Item | Sourced figure | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor hours | 1 | Fixr says most replacements take under 1 hour and gives no lower figure. | Fixr |
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixr | $150 | $400 | Typical range, kitchen faucet installed. Page dated February 2025. |
| This Old House | $150 | $600 | Faucet replacement. Page dated June 2026. |
| Bob Vila | $161 | $364 | Kitchen faucet replacement, citing Angi and HomeAdvisor. Page dated September 2023. |
Who can legally do this in New Jersey
Plumbers are licensed by the State and do not need home improvement registration when working within their profession. A municipal permit for plumbing work must be signed and sealed by a New Jersey licensed master plumber.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $31.11 | $160 | $580 |
| New York | $37.26 | $170 | $640 |
| Pennsylvania | $32.73 | $160 | $590 |
Other plumber jobs in New Jersey
- Toilet Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Garbage Disposal Replacement
- Water Heater Replacement
- Tankless Water Heater Installation
- Pipe Repair
- Whole-House Repipe
- Sewer Line Repair
Faucet Replacement cost in every state · New Jersey 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.