Sewer Line Repair Cost in Pennsylvania
$1,150 – $6,050We estimate sewer line repair in Pennsylvania at $1,150 to $6,050 for repair of a damaged section between the house and the street. The national estimate is $1,100 to $5,800. Pennsylvania plumber pay is 7% above the national median, ranking 18 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 | $82 | $147 |
| Estimated total | $1,150 | $6,050 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Pennsylvania median wage from BLS (2025, $32.73 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 Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $35.99 | $1,200 | $6,400 |
Who can legally do this in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has no statewide requirement for most contractors, but some municipalities set their own requirements for plumbing contractors or plumbers. Check with the municipality where the work will take place.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $31.11 | $1,100 | $5,850 |
| Maryland | $31.44 | $1,150 | $5,900 |
| New Jersey | $37.61 | $1,250 | $6,550 |
| New York | $37.26 | $1,250 | $6,500 |
| Ohio | $30.45 | $1,100 | $5,800 |
| West Virginia | $27.39 | $1,050 | $5,450 |
Other plumber jobs in Pennsylvania
- 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 · Pennsylvania 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.