Sewer Line Repair Cost in Massachusetts
$1,400 – $7,400We estimate sewer line repair in Massachusetts at $1,400 to $7,400 for repair of a damaged section between the house and the street. The national estimate is $1,100 to $5,800. Massachusetts plumber pay is 47% above the national median, ranking 6 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $500 | $2,500 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 8 | 24 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $113 | $203 |
| Estimated total | $1,400 | $7,400 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Vila | $1,253 | $4,701 | Sewer line replacement, attributed to HomeAdvisor. Page dated January 2023. |
| Bob Vila | $530 | $2,270 | Street-to-house main line replacement, attributed to Angi. Page dated January 2023. |
| This Old House | $1,390 | $5,320 | Sewer line replacement. Page dated March 2026. |
Cities in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $46.52 | $1,450 | $7,500 |
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 | $1,250 | $6,500 |
| New Hampshire | $32.12 | $1,150 | $5,950 |
| New York | $37.26 | $1,250 | $6,500 |
| Rhode Island | $36.77 | $1,250 | $6,450 |
| Vermont | $29.89 | $1,100 | $5,750 |
Other plumber jobs in Massachusetts
- Toilet Replacement
- Faucet Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Garbage Disposal Replacement
- Water Heater Replacement
- Tankless Water Heater Installation
- Pipe Repair
- Whole-House Repipe
Sewer Line 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.