Sump Pump Installation Cost in Pennsylvania
$460 – $1,900We estimate sump pump installation in Pennsylvania at $460 to $1,900 for a new pump in a basement or crawlspace pit. The national estimate is $450 to $1,850. Pennsylvania plumber pay is 7% above the national median, ranking 18 of 51.
| 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 | $82 | $147 |
| Estimated total | $460 | $1,900 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Pennsylvania median wage from BLS (2025, $32.73 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 Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $35.99 | $480 | $1,950 |
Who can legally do this in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has no statewide requirement for most contractors, but some municipalities set their own requirements for plumbing contractors or plumbers. Check with the municipality where the work will take place.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $31.11 | $460 | $1,850 |
| Maryland | $31.44 | $460 | $1,850 |
| New Jersey | $37.61 | $490 | $2,000 |
| New York | $37.26 | $490 | $2,000 |
| Ohio | $30.45 | $450 | $1,800 |
| West Virginia | $27.39 | $440 | $1,750 |
Other plumber jobs in Pennsylvania
- 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 · Pennsylvania 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.