Pipe Repair Cost in Massachusetts
$160 – $1,050We estimate pipe repair in Massachusetts at $160 to $1,050 for one accessible leak or burst section, without wall repair. The national estimate is $130 to $800. Massachusetts plumber pay is 47% above the national median, ranking 6 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $50 | $250 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 4 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $113 | $203 |
| Estimated total | $160 | $1,050 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Massachusetts median wage from BLS (2025, $45.14 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 Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $46.52 | $170 | $1,100 |
Who can legally do this in Massachusetts
Massachusetts says plumbers who provide services exclusively within the scope of their licensed profession do not need Home Improvement Contractor registration.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $37.16 | $140 | $920 |
| New Hampshire | $32.12 | $130 | $830 |
| New York | $37.26 | $140 | $920 |
| Rhode Island | $36.77 | $140 | $910 |
| Vermont | $29.89 | $120 | $790 |
Other plumber jobs in Massachusetts
- 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 · Massachusetts 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.