Garbage Disposal Replacement Cost in Georgia
$170 – $600We estimate garbage disposal replacement in Georgia at $170 to $600 for a replacement disposal on existing plumbing and wiring. The national estimate is $180 to $630. Georgia plumber pay is 10% below the national median, ranking 43 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $100 | $350 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 2 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $69 | $124 |
| Estimated total | $170 | $600 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Georgia median wage from BLS (2025, $27.50 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 – 4 | 1 to 4 hours (This Old House); 2 to 4 hours for a replacement including removal (Fixr); 1 to 3 hours (Bob Vila). | This Old House, Fixr, Bob Vila |
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| This Old House | $150 | $950 | Buying and installing a new disposal. Page dated June 2026. |
| Fixr | $300 | $600 | National range, installed. Page dated January 2025. |
| Bob Vila | $150 | $950 | Replacement, citing Angi. Page dated July 2022. |
Cities in Georgia
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $28.07 | $170 | $600 |
Who can legally do this in Georgia
Georgia's Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers offers state plumbing licenses for journeyman plumbers and master plumbers.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $28.21 | $170 | $600 |
| Florida | $25.44 | $160 | $580 |
| North Carolina | $27.44 | $170 | $600 |
| South Carolina | $25.93 | $160 | $580 |
| Tennessee | $28.17 | $170 | $600 |
Other plumber jobs in Georgia
- Toilet Replacement
- Faucet Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Water Heater Replacement
- Tankless Water Heater Installation
- Pipe Repair
- Whole-House Repipe
- Sewer Line Repair
Garbage Disposal Replacement cost in every state · Georgia 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.