Home Repair Decoded

Sump Pump Installation Cost in Alabama

$440 – $1,750We estimate sump pump installation in Alabama at $440 to $1,750 for a new pump in a basement or crawlspace pit. The national estimate is $450 to $1,850. Alabama plumber pay is 8% below the national median, ranking 40 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$300$1,000
Labor hours (our assumption)26
Billed labor rate per hour$71$127
Estimated total$440$1,750

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Alabama median wage from BLS (2025, $28.21 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

ItemSourced figureBasisSource
Labor hours1 – 41 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

National figures as published by each source, checked 2026-11-03. Their scope can differ from ours.
PublisherLowHighScope
This Old House$500$4,000New submersible pump and pit. Page dated March 2026.
Fixr$800$2,000New installation with a new pit. Page dated January 2025.
Fixr$350$1,000Replacement. Page dated January 2025.
Bob Vila$1,200$2,500First-time installation, citing Angi. Page dated January 2024.

Who can legally do this in Alabama

The Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board certifies journeyman and master plumbers, and plumbing companies must register with the board before bidding on or performing work.

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Florida$25.44$430$1,700
Georgia$27.50$440$1,750
Mississippi$26.67$430$1,700
Tennessee$28.17$440$1,750

Other plumber jobs in Alabama

Sump Pump Installation cost in every state · Alabama 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.