Faucet Replacement Cost in North Carolina
$150 – $550We estimate faucet replacement in North Carolina at $150 to $550 for one kitchen or bathroom faucet. The national estimate is $160 to $580. North Carolina plumber pay is 11% below the national median, ranking 44 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 | $69 | $123 |
| Estimated total | $150 | $550 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the North Carolina median wage from BLS (2025, $27.44 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. |
Cities in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $28.22 | $150 | $550 |
Who can legally do this in North Carolina
The State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors licenses plumbing contractors in North Carolina.
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Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $27.50 | $150 | $550 |
| South Carolina | $25.93 | $140 | $530 |
| Tennessee | $28.17 | $150 | $550 |
| Virginia | $29.07 | $150 | $560 |
Other plumber jobs in North Carolina
- 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 · North Carolina 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.