Sewer Line Repair Cost in New York
$1,250 – $6,500We estimate sewer line repair in New York at $1,250 to $6,500 for repair of a damaged section between the house and the street. The national estimate is $1,100 to $5,800. New York plumber pay is 21% above the national median, ranking 13 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 | $93 | $168 |
| Estimated total | $1,250 | $6,500 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the New York median wage from BLS (2025, $37.26 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 New York
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $37.79 | $1,250 | $6,600 |
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $37.16 | $1,250 | $6,500 |
| Massachusetts | $45.14 | $1,400 | $7,400 |
| New Jersey | $37.61 | $1,250 | $6,550 |
| Pennsylvania | $32.73 | $1,150 | $6,050 |
| Vermont | $29.89 | $1,100 | $5,750 |
Other plumber jobs in New York
- 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 · New York 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.