Home Repair Decoded

Heat Pump Installation Cost in Pennsylvania

$4,450 – $11,600We estimate heat pump installation in Pennsylvania at $4,450 to $11,600 for a central heat pump on existing ductwork. The national estimate is $4,450 to $11,600. Pennsylvania HVAC technician pay is 2% above the national median, ranking 20 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$4,000$10,000
Labor hours (our assumption)612
Billed labor rate per hour$75$135
Estimated total$4,450$11,600

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Pennsylvania median wage from BLS (2025, $30.00 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
Parts$2,955 – $5,720Budget Heating listed prices for 20 complete 3-ton heat pump split systems, including some wall-mount apartment types.Budget Heating
Labor hours6 – 8Typical 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

National figures as published by each source, checked 2026-11-03. Their scope can differ from ours.
PublisherLowHighScope
This Old House$4,500$8,000Air-source heat pump installed. Page dated June 2026.
Fixr$5,000$15,000Air-source (ducted) installed. Page dated January 2026.
Today's Homeowner$6,500$13,300Air-source (ducted) installed. Page dated February 2025.
Bob Vila$4,206$7,688All heat pumps installed, citing Angi. Page dated April 2024.

Cities in Pennsylvania

Metro areaMedian wageLowHigh
Philadelphia$31.05$4,450$11,700

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Delaware$29.96$4,450$11,600
Maryland$33.67$4,500$11,800
New Jersey$35.79$4,550$11,900
New York$35.78$4,550$11,900
Ohio$30.06$4,450$11,600
West Virginia$23.49$4,350$11,300

Other HVAC technician jobs in Pennsylvania

Heat Pump Installation cost in every state · Pennsylvania 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.