Home Repair Decoded

Furnace Replacement Cost in New Jersey

$3,050 – $8,750We estimate furnace replacement in New Jersey at $3,050 to $8,750 for a gas furnace on existing ductwork and gas line. The national estimate is $2,950 to $8,350. New Jersey HVAC technician pay is 22% above the national median, ranking 9 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$89$161
Estimated total$3,050$8,750

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the New Jersey median wage from BLS (2025, $35.79 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.

Who can legally do this in New Jersey

The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs lists a state licensing board for HVACR (heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration).

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Delaware$29.96$2,950$8,400
New York$35.78$3,050$8,750
Pennsylvania$30.00$2,950$8,400

Other HVAC technician jobs in New Jersey

Furnace 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.