Sump Pump Installation Cost in Maryland
| 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 | $79 | $141 |
| Estimated total | $460 | $1,850 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Maryland median wage from BLS (2025, $31.44 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. |
Cities in Maryland
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $30.38 | $450 | $1,800 |
Who can legally do this in Maryland
The Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers to work in the state, except in Baltimore County and Montgomery and Prince George's Counties. The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission licenses plumbers and gasfitters for Montgomery and Prince George's Counties.
Check a license with Maryland Home Improvement Commission license search
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $31.11 | $460 | $1,850 |
| District of Columbia | $48.57 | $540 | $2,300 |
| Pennsylvania | $32.73 | $460 | $1,900 |
| Virginia | $29.07 | $450 | $1,800 |
| West Virginia | $27.39 | $440 | $1,750 |
Other plumber jobs in Maryland
- Toilet Replacement
- Faucet Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Garbage Disposal Replacement
- Water Heater Replacement
- Tankless Water Heater Installation
- Pipe Repair
- Whole-House Repipe
Sump Pump Installation cost in every state · Maryland home repair guide
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.