Home Repair Decoded

Sump Pump Installation Cost in Maine

$450 – $1,850We estimate sump pump installation in Maine at $450 to $1,850 for a new pump in a basement or crawlspace pit. The national estimate is $450 to $1,850. Maine plumber pay is 0% above the national median, ranking 25 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$300$1,000
Labor hours (our assumption)26
Billed labor rate per hour$77$138
Estimated total$450$1,850

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Maine median wage from BLS (2025, $30.77 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 Maine

The State of Maine licenses plumbers, who can face discipline from their licensing board if they violate Maine law or the board's rules.

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
New Hampshire$32.12$460$1,850

Other plumber jobs in Maine

Sump Pump Installation cost in every state · Maine 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.