Tankless Water Heater Installation Cost in Maryland
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 5 | 10 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $79 | $141 |
| Estimated total | $1,400 | $4,400 |
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 | 4 – 10 | 4 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
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| This Old House | $1,200 | $3,500 | Equipment and labor. Page dated June 2026. |
| Fixr | $2,500 | $4,500 | National average range, installed. Page dated January 2025. |
| Bob Vila | $1,333 | $3,721 | Installed, citing Angi and HomeAdvisor. Page dated October 2023. |
Cities in Maryland
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $30.38 | $1,400 | $4,350 |
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 | $1,400 | $4,400 |
| District of Columbia | $48.57 | $1,600 | $5,200 |
| Pennsylvania | $32.73 | $1,400 | $4,450 |
| Virginia | $29.07 | $1,350 | $4,300 |
| West Virginia | $27.39 | $1,350 | $4,250 |
Other plumber jobs in Maryland
- Toilet Replacement
- Faucet Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Garbage Disposal Replacement
- Water Heater Replacement
- Pipe Repair
- Whole-House Repipe
- Sewer Line Repair
Tankless Water Heater 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.