Thermostat Replacement Cost
$100 – $510A typical thermostat replacement costs about $100 to $510 in the U.S. That covers one standard or smart thermostat on existing wiring. The range reflects parts, job difficulty and local labor rates.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $30 | $250 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 2 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $73 | $132 |
| Estimated total | $100 | $510 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the national median wage from BLS (2025, $29.33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts | $139 – $259 | ecobee's listed prices for its three new smart thermostats. No non-smart model was priced, so this does not cover the low end of the job. | ecobee |
| Labor hours | 1 – 2 | Typical replacement 1 to 2 hours; Fixr also says most professionals finish in under 1 hour. | Fixr |
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixr | $85 | $300 | Typical range, thermostat replacement. Page dated February 2026. |
| Fixr | $50 | $150 | Manual thermostat installed on existing wiring. Page dated February 2026. |
| Fixr | $200 | $500 | Smart thermostat installed. Page dated January 2025. |
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Estimated cost by state
| State | HVAC Technician median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $23.26 | $90 | $460 |
| Alaska | $37.23 | $120 | $590 |
| Arizona | $28.56 | $100 | $510 |
| Arkansas | $23.13 | $90 | $460 |
| California | $34.88 | $120 | $560 |
| Colorado | $31.35 | $110 | $530 |
| Connecticut | $36.83 | $120 | $580 |
| Delaware | $29.96 | $100 | $520 |
| District of Columbia | $40.57 | $130 | $620 |
| Florida | $27.24 | $100 | $500 |
| Georgia | $27.11 | $100 | $490 |
| Hawaii | $31.47 | $110 | $530 |
| Idaho | $27.04 | $100 | $490 |
| Illinois | $37.21 | $120 | $580 |
| Indiana | $29.05 | $100 | $510 |
| Iowa | $29.17 | $100 | $510 |
| Kansas | $29.07 | $100 | $510 |
| Kentucky | $28.18 | $100 | $500 |
| Louisiana | $28.20 | $100 | $500 |
| Maine | $30.37 | $110 | $520 |
| Maryland | $33.67 | $110 | $550 |
| Massachusetts | $37.16 | $120 | $580 |
| Michigan | $29.26 | $100 | $510 |
| Minnesota | $36.71 | $120 | $580 |
| Mississippi | $23.41 | $90 | $460 |
| Missouri | $28.82 | $100 | $510 |
| Montana | $29.26 | $100 | $510 |
| Nebraska | $28.77 | $100 | $510 |
| Nevada | $29.09 | $100 | $510 |
| New Hampshire | $35.51 | $120 | $570 |
| New Jersey | $35.79 | $120 | $570 |
| New Mexico | $24.17 | $90 | $470 |
| New York | $35.78 | $120 | $570 |
| North Carolina | $27.53 | $100 | $500 |
| North Dakota | $35.81 | $120 | $570 |
| Ohio | $30.06 | $110 | $520 |
| Oklahoma | $27.67 | $100 | $500 |
| Oregon | $30.26 | $110 | $520 |
| Pennsylvania | $30.00 | $100 | $520 |
| Rhode Island | $32.39 | $110 | $540 |
| South Carolina | $27.22 | $100 | $490 |
| South Dakota | $29.51 | $100 | $520 |
| Tennessee | $26.68 | $100 | $490 |
| Texas | $27.77 | $100 | $500 |
| Utah | $28.24 | $100 | $500 |
| Vermont | $29.88 | $100 | $520 |
| Virginia | $28.72 | $100 | $510 |
| Washington | $36.38 | $120 | $580 |
| West Virginia | $23.49 | $90 | $460 |
| Wisconsin | $29.67 | $100 | $520 |
| Wyoming | $26.30 | $100 | $490 |
Common questions
How much does thermostat replacement cost?
A typical thermostat replacement costs about $100 to $510 in the U.S. That covers one standard or smart thermostat on existing wiring. The range reflects parts, job difficulty and local labor rates.
Which states cost the most for thermostat replacement?
Labor is the part that changes by state. See the table on this page for each state's estimate.
How long does it take to replace a thermostat?
Fixr says most replacements take 1 to 2 hours, and professionals can usually finish in under an hour. New wiring behind the walls can take up to 2 hours. Source
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.