Pipe Repair Cost in Maryland
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $50 | $250 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 4 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $79 | $141 |
| Estimated total | $130 | $820 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Maryland median wage from BLS (2025, $31.44 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| This Old House | $150 | $450 | Pipe leaks. Page dated June 2026. |
| This Old House | $1,000 | $4,000 | Burst pipes. Page dated June 2026. |
| Fixr | $200 | $1,000 | Burst pipe repair, typical range. Page dated August 2022. |
Cities in Maryland
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $30.38 | $130 | $800 |
Who can legally do this in Maryland
The Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers to work in the state, except in Baltimore County and Montgomery and Prince George's Counties. The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission licenses plumbers and gasfitters for Montgomery and Prince George's Counties.
Check a license with Maryland Home Improvement Commission license search
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $31.11 | $130 | $810 |
| District of Columbia | $48.57 | $170 | $1,100 |
| Pennsylvania | $32.73 | $130 | $840 |
| Virginia | $29.07 | $120 | $770 |
| West Virginia | $27.39 | $120 | $740 |
Other plumber jobs in Maryland
- Toilet Replacement
- Faucet Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Garbage Disposal Replacement
- Water Heater Replacement
- Tankless Water Heater Installation
- Whole-House Repipe
- Sewer Line Repair
Pipe Repair cost in every state · Maryland 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.