Sump Pump Installation Cost
$450 – $1,850A typical sump pump installation costs about $450 to $1,850 in the U.S. That covers a new pump in a basement or crawlspace pit. The range reflects parts, job difficulty and local labor rates.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $300 | $1,000 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 2 | 6 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $77 | $138 |
| Estimated total | $450 | $1,850 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the national median wage from BLS (2025, $30.67 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate
What our assumptions are based on
| Item | Sourced figure | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor hours | 1 – 4 | 1 to 3 hours for a replacement (Fixr); about 1 hour for a replacement and 2 to 4 hours for a new installation (Bob Vila). | Fixr, Bob Vila |
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| This Old House | $500 | $4,000 | New submersible pump and pit. Page dated March 2026. |
| Fixr | $800 | $2,000 | New installation with a new pit. Page dated January 2025. |
| Fixr | $350 | $1,000 | Replacement. Page dated January 2025. |
| Bob Vila | $1,200 | $2,500 | First-time installation, citing Angi. Page dated January 2024. |
Estimated cost by state
| State | Plumber median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $28.21 | $440 | $1,750 |
| Alaska | $45.15 | $530 | $2,200 |
| Arizona | $29.84 | $450 | $1,800 |
| Arkansas | $23.39 | $420 | $1,650 |
| California | $35.01 | $480 | $1,950 |
| Colorado | $30.40 | $450 | $1,800 |
| Connecticut | $37.16 | $490 | $2,000 |
| Delaware | $31.11 | $460 | $1,850 |
| District of Columbia | $48.57 | $540 | $2,300 |
| Florida | $25.44 | $430 | $1,700 |
| Georgia | $27.50 | $440 | $1,750 |
| Hawaii | $37.53 | $490 | $2,000 |
| Idaho | $25.18 | $430 | $1,700 |
| Illinois | $48.05 | $540 | $2,300 |
| Indiana | $36.69 | $480 | $2,000 |
| Iowa | $30.72 | $450 | $1,850 |
| Kansas | $31.36 | $460 | $1,850 |
| Kentucky | $30.84 | $450 | $1,850 |
| Louisiana | $30.62 | $450 | $1,850 |
| Maine | $30.77 | $450 | $1,850 |
| Maryland | $31.44 | $460 | $1,850 |
| Massachusetts | $45.14 | $530 | $2,200 |
| Michigan | $38.56 | $490 | $2,050 |
| Minnesota | $45.39 | $530 | $2,250 |
| Mississippi | $26.67 | $430 | $1,700 |
| Missouri | $32.11 | $460 | $1,850 |
| Montana | $38.44 | $490 | $2,050 |
| Nebraska | $29.31 | $450 | $1,800 |
| Nevada | $29.62 | $450 | $1,800 |
| New Hampshire | $32.12 | $460 | $1,850 |
| New Jersey | $37.61 | $490 | $2,000 |
| New Mexico | $29.54 | $450 | $1,800 |
| New York | $37.26 | $490 | $2,000 |
| North Carolina | $27.44 | $440 | $1,750 |
| North Dakota | $30.56 | $450 | $1,850 |
| Ohio | $30.45 | $450 | $1,800 |
| Oklahoma | $27.87 | $440 | $1,750 |
| Oregon | $46.66 | $530 | $2,250 |
| Pennsylvania | $32.73 | $460 | $1,900 |
| Rhode Island | $36.77 | $480 | $2,000 |
| South Carolina | $25.93 | $430 | $1,700 |
| South Dakota | $24.82 | $420 | $1,650 |
| Tennessee | $28.17 | $440 | $1,750 |
| Texas | $28.77 | $440 | $1,800 |
| Utah | $29.76 | $450 | $1,800 |
| Vermont | $29.89 | $450 | $1,800 |
| Virginia | $29.07 | $450 | $1,800 |
| Washington | $38.96 | $490 | $2,050 |
| West Virginia | $27.39 | $440 | $1,750 |
| Wisconsin | $39.04 | $500 | $2,050 |
| Wyoming | $30.01 | $450 | $1,800 |
Common questions
How much does sump pump installation cost?
A typical sump pump installation costs about $450 to $1,850 in the U.S. That covers a new pump in a basement or crawlspace pit. The range reflects parts, job difficulty and local labor rates.
Which states cost the most for sump pump installation?
Labor is the part that changes by state. See the table on this page for each state's estimate.
How long does it take to install a sump pump?
Fixr says replacing a sump pump takes one to three hours, because the basin and pipes should already be in place. A new installation needs more prep work. Source
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.