Home Repair Decoded

Garbage Disposal Replacement Cost in Ohio

$180 – $620We estimate garbage disposal replacement in Ohio at $180 to $620 for a replacement disposal on existing plumbing and wiring. The national estimate is $180 to $630. Ohio plumber pay is 1% below the national median, ranking 29 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$100$350
Labor hours (our assumption)12
Billed labor rate per hour$76$137
Estimated total$180$620

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Ohio median wage from BLS (2025, $30.45 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
Labor hours1 – 41 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

National figures as published by each source, checked 2026-11-03. Their scope can differ from ours.
PublisherLowHighScope
This Old House$150$950Buying and installing a new disposal. Page dated June 2026.
Fixr$300$600National range, installed. Page dated January 2025.
Bob Vila$150$950Replacement, citing Angi. Page dated July 2022.

Who can legally do this in Ohio

The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board issues state licenses to commercial contractors in plumbing. Applicants must pass an exam, carry at least $500,000 in contractor liability coverage, and generally have 5 years as a tradesperson. This is a commercial license, so it doesn't settle what work on your home requires. Ask your local building department.

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Indiana$36.69$190$680
Kentucky$30.84$180$630
Michigan$38.56$200$700
Pennsylvania$32.73$180$640
West Virginia$27.39$170$600

Other plumber jobs in Ohio

Garbage Disposal Replacement cost in every state · Ohio 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.