Garbage Disposal Replacement Cost in Vermont
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $100 | $350 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 2 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $75 | $135 |
| Estimated total | $170 | $620 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Vermont median wage from BLS (2025, $29.89 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 Vermont
The Vermont Division of Fire Safety issues plumbing licenses. Tradespeople licensed by the Department of Public Safety are exempt from contractor registration when working within their scope.
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Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $45.14 | $210 | $760 |
| New Hampshire | $32.12 | $180 | $640 |
| New York | $37.26 | $190 | $690 |
Other plumber jobs in Vermont
- 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 · Vermont home repair guide
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.