Sewer Line Repair Cost in Wisconsin
$1,300 – $6,700We estimate sewer line repair in Wisconsin at $1,300 to $6,700 for repair of a damaged section between the house and the street. The national estimate is $1,100 to $5,800. Wisconsin plumber pay is 27% above the national median, ranking 7 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 | $98 | $176 |
| Estimated total | $1,300 | $6,700 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Wisconsin median wage from BLS (2025, $39.04 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. |
Who can legally do this in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's Department of Safety and Professional Services issues Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber and Plumbing Apprentice credentials.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $48.05 | $1,450 | $7,700 |
| Iowa | $30.72 | $1,100 | $5,800 |
| Michigan | $38.56 | $1,250 | $6,650 |
| Minnesota | $45.39 | $1,400 | $7,400 |
Other plumber jobs in Wisconsin
- 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 · Wisconsin 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.