Garbage Disposal Replacement Cost in New Mexico
$170 – $620We estimate garbage disposal replacement in New Mexico at $170 to $620 for a replacement disposal on existing plumbing and wiring. The national estimate is $180 to $630. New Mexico plumber pay is 4% below the national median, ranking 36 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 | $74 | $133 |
| Estimated total | $170 | $620 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the New Mexico median wage from BLS (2025, $29.54 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. |
Who can legally do this in New Mexico
Plumbing falls under the Construction Industries Division's Mechanical Plumbing licensing category, and the handyman exemption does not cover plumbing or gas fitting.
Check a license with New Mexico Construction Industries Division license search
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $29.84 | $170 | $620 |
| Colorado | $30.40 | $180 | $620 |
| Oklahoma | $27.87 | $170 | $600 |
| Texas | $28.77 | $170 | $610 |
| Utah | $29.76 | $170 | $620 |
Other plumber jobs in New Mexico
- 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 · New Mexico 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.