Furnace Replacement Cost in Massachusetts
$3,050 – $8,850We estimate furnace replacement in Massachusetts at $3,050 to $8,850 for a gas furnace on existing ductwork and gas line. The national estimate is $2,950 to $8,350. Massachusetts HVAC technician pay is 27% above the national median, ranking 4 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $2,500 | $6,500 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 6 | 14 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $93 | $167 |
| Estimated total | $3,050 | $8,850 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Massachusetts median wage from BLS (2025, $37.16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts | $1,249 – $1,835 | Budget Heating listed prices for 20 gas furnaces, all 80% AFUE, 40,000 to 135,000 BTU. No 90%+ AFUE models were on this list. | Budget Heating |
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| This Old House | $3,800 | $10,000 | Gas furnace installed. Page dated June 2026. |
| Today's Homeowner | $3,300 | $7,800 | Gas furnace replacement installed. Page dated September 2025. |
| Bob Vila | $3,800 | $10,000 | Gas furnace installed. Page dated April 2024. |
Cities in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $37.75 | $3,050 | $8,900 |
Who can legally do this in Massachusetts
Massachusetts says installers or providers of central heating and air conditioning do not need Home Improvement Contractor registration. That does not address any other license they may need.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $36.83 | $3,050 | $8,800 |
| New Hampshire | $35.51 | $3,050 | $8,750 |
| New York | $35.78 | $3,050 | $8,750 |
| Rhode Island | $32.39 | $3,000 | $8,550 |
| Vermont | $29.88 | $2,950 | $8,400 |
Other HVAC technician jobs in Massachusetts
Furnace Replacement cost in every state · Massachusetts 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.