Heat Pump Installation Cost in New Hampshire
$4,550 – $11,900We estimate heat pump installation in New Hampshire at $4,550 to $11,900 for a central heat pump on existing ductwork. The national estimate is $4,450 to $11,600. New Hampshire HVAC technician pay is 21% above the national median, ranking 11 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $4,000 | $10,000 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 6 | 12 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $89 | $160 |
| Estimated total | $4,550 | $11,900 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the New Hampshire median wage from BLS (2025, $35.51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts | $2,955 – $5,720 | Budget Heating listed prices for 20 complete 3-ton heat pump split systems, including some wall-mount apartment types. | Budget Heating |
| Labor hours | 6 – 8 | Typical installation 6 to 8 hours, plus 1 to 2 hours to remove the old unit. The same page also gives 1 to 2 days for 1,500 to 2,000 square feet. | Today's Homeowner |
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| This Old House | $4,500 | $8,000 | Air-source heat pump installed. Page dated June 2026. |
| Fixr | $5,000 | $15,000 | Air-source (ducted) installed. Page dated January 2026. |
| Today's Homeowner | $6,500 | $13,300 | Air-source (ducted) installed. Page dated February 2025. |
| Bob Vila | $4,206 | $7,688 | All heat pumps installed, citing Angi. Page dated April 2024. |
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $30.37 | $4,450 | $11,600 |
| Massachusetts | $37.16 | $4,550 | $12,000 |
| Vermont | $29.88 | $4,450 | $11,600 |
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Heat Pump Installation cost in every state · New Hampshire 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.