Home Repair Decoded

Furnace Replacement Cost in Wisconsin

$2,950 – $8,350We estimate furnace replacement in Wisconsin 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. Wisconsin HVAC technician pay is 1% above the national median, ranking 23 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$74$134
Estimated total$2,950$8,350

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Wisconsin median wage from BLS (2025, $29.67 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 Wisconsin

Wisconsin's Department of Safety and Professional Services issues HVAC Contractor and HVAC Qualifier credentials.

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Illinois$37.21$3,050$8,850
Iowa$29.17$2,950$8,350
Michigan$29.26$2,950$8,350
Minnesota$36.71$3,050$8,800

Other HVAC technician jobs in Wisconsin

Furnace Replacement cost in every state · Wisconsin 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.