Home Repair Decoded

Pipe Repair Cost in Mississippi

$120 – $730We estimate pipe repair in Mississippi at $120 to $730 for one accessible leak or burst section, without wall repair. The national estimate is $130 to $800. Mississippi plumber pay is 13% below the national median, ranking 46 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$50$250
Labor hours (our assumption)14
Billed labor rate per hour$67$120
Estimated total$120$730

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Mississippi median wage from BLS (2025, $26.67 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate

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$150$450Pipe leaks. Page dated June 2026.
This Old House$1,000$4,000Burst pipes. Page dated June 2026.
Fixr$200$1,000Burst pipe repair, typical range. Page dated August 2022.

Who can legally do this in Mississippi

On a qualifying residential construction or improvement project, residential plumbing subcontractors need a state license regardless of their share of the job. Confirm smaller stand-alone jobs with the State Board of Contractors.

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Alabama$28.21$120$760
Arkansas$23.39$110$670
Louisiana$30.62$130$800
Tennessee$28.17$120$760

Other plumber jobs in Mississippi

Pipe Repair cost in every state · Mississippi 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.