Home Repair Decoded

Furnace Replacement Cost in Michigan

$2,950 – $8,350We estimate furnace replacement in Michigan at $2,950 to $8,350 for a gas furnace on existing ductwork and gas line. The national estimate is $2,950 to $8,350. Michigan HVAC technician pay is 0% below the national median, ranking 25 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$2,500$6,500
Labor hours (our assumption)614
Billed labor rate per hour$73$132
Estimated total$2,950$8,350

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Michigan median wage from BLS (2025, $29.26 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
Parts$1,249 – $1,835Budget 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

National figures as published by each source, checked 2026-11-03. Their scope can differ from ours.
PublisherLowHighScope
This Old House$3,800$10,000Gas furnace installed. Page dated June 2026.
Today's Homeowner$3,300$7,800Gas furnace replacement installed. Page dated September 2025.
Bob Vila$3,800$10,000Gas furnace installed. Page dated April 2024.

Cities in Michigan

Metro areaMedian wageLowHigh
Detroit$30.37$2,950$8,400

Who can legally do this in Michigan

Michigan's Bureau of Construction Codes licenses mechanical contractors.

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Indiana$29.05$2,950$8,350
Ohio$30.06$2,950$8,400
Wisconsin$29.67$2,950$8,350

Other HVAC technician jobs in Michigan

Furnace Replacement cost in every state · Michigan 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.