Garbage Disposal Replacement Cost in Texas
$170 – $610We estimate garbage disposal replacement in Texas at $170 to $610 for a replacement disposal on existing plumbing and wiring. The national estimate is $180 to $630. Texas plumber pay is 6% below the national median, ranking 39 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 | $72 | $129 |
| Estimated total | $170 | $610 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Texas median wage from BLS (2025, $28.77 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 Texas
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $29.45 | $170 | $620 |
| Houston | $29.47 | $170 | $620 |
| San Antonio | $27.97 | $170 | $600 |
Who can legally do this in Texas
The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners regulates plumbers and urges consumers to always hire a licensed plumber.
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Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $23.39 | $160 | $560 |
| Louisiana | $30.62 | $180 | $630 |
| New Mexico | $29.54 | $170 | $620 |
| Oklahoma | $27.87 | $170 | $600 |
Other plumber jobs in Texas
- 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 · Texas 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.