Garbage Disposal Replacement Cost in Oregon
$220 – $770We estimate garbage disposal replacement in Oregon at $220 to $770 for a replacement disposal on existing plumbing and wiring. The national estimate is $180 to $630. Oregon plumber pay is 52% above the national median, ranking 3 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 | $117 | $210 |
| Estimated total | $220 | $770 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Oregon median wage from BLS (2025, $46.66 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 Oregon
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $48.56 | $220 | $790 |
Who can legally do this in Oregon
Plumbing is among the construction activities covered by the Construction Contractors Board license.
Check a license with Oregon CCB Contractor License Search
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $35.01 | $190 | $670 |
| Idaho | $25.18 | $160 | $580 |
| Nevada | $29.62 | $170 | $620 |
| Washington | $38.96 | $200 | $700 |
Other plumber jobs in Oregon
- 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 · Oregon 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.