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Tankless Water Heater Installation Cost in Connecticut

$1,450 – $4,650We estimate tankless water heater installation in Connecticut at $1,450 to $4,650 for a whole-house tankless unit replacing a tank. The national estimate is $1,400 to $4,400. Connecticut plumber pay is 21% above the national median, ranking 14 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$1,000$3,000
Labor hours (our assumption)510
Billed labor rate per hour$93$167
Estimated total$1,450$4,650

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Connecticut median wage from BLS (2025, $37.16 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 hours4 – 104 to 8 hours (This Old House); 6 to 10 hours (Fixr). Bob Vila says close to 3 hours; that figure is not in this range.This Old House, Fixr

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$1,200$3,500Equipment and labor. Page dated June 2026.
Fixr$2,500$4,500National average range, installed. Page dated January 2025.
Bob Vila$1,333$3,721Installed, citing Angi and HomeAdvisor. Page dated October 2023.

Who can legally do this in Connecticut

People doing plumbing work must have the appropriate Connecticut license, in addition to any home improvement registration.

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Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Massachusetts$45.14$1,550$5,050
New York$37.26$1,450$4,700
Rhode Island$36.77$1,450$4,650

Other plumber jobs in Connecticut

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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.