Sump Pump Installation Cost in Rhode Island
$480 – $2,000We estimate sump pump installation in Rhode Island at $480 to $2,000 for a new pump in a basement or crawlspace pit. The national estimate is $450 to $1,850. Rhode Island plumber pay is 20% above the national median, ranking 15 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 | $92 | $165 |
| Estimated total | $480 | $2,000 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Rhode Island median wage from BLS (2025, $36.77 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
| 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. |
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $37.16 | $490 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | $45.14 | $530 | $2,200 |
Other plumber jobs in Rhode Island
- 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 · Rhode Island 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.