Pipe Repair Cost in Texas
$120 – $770We estimate pipe repair in Texas at $120 to $770 for one accessible leak or burst section, without wall repair. The national estimate is $130 to $800. Texas plumber pay is 6% below the national median, ranking 39 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 | $72 | $129 |
| Estimated total | $120 | $770 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Texas median wage from BLS (2025, $28.77 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 Texas
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $29.45 | $120 | $780 |
| Houston | $29.47 | $120 | $780 |
| San Antonio | $27.97 | $120 | $750 |
Who can legally do this in Texas
The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners regulates plumbers and urges consumers to always hire a licensed plumber.
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Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $23.39 | $110 | $670 |
| Louisiana | $30.62 | $130 | $800 |
| New Mexico | $29.54 | $120 | $780 |
| Oklahoma | $27.87 | $120 | $750 |
Other plumber jobs in Texas
- 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 · Texas 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.