Toilet Replacement Cost
$230 – $910A typical toilet replacement costs about $230 to $910 in the U.S. That covers a standard floor-mounted toilet, with removal of the old one. The range reflects parts, job difficulty and local labor rates.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $150 | $500 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 3 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $77 | $138 |
| Estimated total | $230 | $910 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the national median wage from BLS (2025, $30.67 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 2 hours for a standard replacement (Fixr); 2 to 4 hours (Bob Vila). | Fixr, Bob Vila |
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixr | $250 | $800 | Typical range, toilet installed. Page dated January 2026. |
| This Old House | $300 | $800 | Toilet installation. Page dated June 2026. |
| Bob Vila | $224 | $532 | Toilet installation, citing HomeAdvisor and Angi. Page dated February 2023. |
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Estimated cost by state
| State | Plumber median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $28.21 | $220 | $880 |
| Alaska | $45.15 | $260 | $1,100 |
| Arizona | $29.84 | $220 | $900 |
| Arkansas | $23.39 | $210 | $820 |
| California | $35.01 | $240 | $970 |
| Colorado | $30.40 | $230 | $910 |
| Connecticut | $37.16 | $240 | $1,000 |
| Delaware | $31.11 | $230 | $920 |
| District of Columbia | $48.57 | $270 | $1,150 |
| Florida | $25.44 | $210 | $840 |
| Georgia | $27.50 | $220 | $870 |
| Hawaii | $37.53 | $240 | $1,000 |
| Idaho | $25.18 | $210 | $840 |
| Illinois | $48.05 | $270 | $1,150 |
| Indiana | $36.69 | $240 | $1,000 |
| Iowa | $30.72 | $230 | $910 |
| Kansas | $31.36 | $230 | $920 |
| Kentucky | $30.84 | $230 | $920 |
| Louisiana | $30.62 | $230 | $910 |
| Maine | $30.77 | $230 | $920 |
| Maryland | $31.44 | $230 | $920 |
| Massachusetts | $45.14 | $260 | $1,100 |
| Michigan | $38.56 | $250 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | $45.39 | $260 | $1,100 |
| Mississippi | $26.67 | $220 | $860 |
| Missouri | $32.11 | $230 | $930 |
| Montana | $38.44 | $250 | $1,000 |
| Nebraska | $29.31 | $220 | $900 |
| Nevada | $29.62 | $220 | $900 |
| New Hampshire | $32.12 | $230 | $930 |
| New Jersey | $37.61 | $240 | $1,000 |
| New Mexico | $29.54 | $220 | $900 |
| New York | $37.26 | $240 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | $27.44 | $220 | $870 |
| North Dakota | $30.56 | $230 | $910 |
| Ohio | $30.45 | $230 | $910 |
| Oklahoma | $27.87 | $220 | $880 |
| Oregon | $46.66 | $270 | $1,150 |
| Pennsylvania | $32.73 | $230 | $940 |
| Rhode Island | $36.77 | $240 | $1,000 |
| South Carolina | $25.93 | $210 | $850 |
| South Dakota | $24.82 | $210 | $840 |
| Tennessee | $28.17 | $220 | $880 |
| Texas | $28.77 | $220 | $890 |
| Utah | $29.76 | $220 | $900 |
| Vermont | $29.89 | $220 | $900 |
| Virginia | $29.07 | $220 | $890 |
| Washington | $38.96 | $250 | $1,050 |
| West Virginia | $27.39 | $220 | $870 |
| Wisconsin | $39.04 | $250 | $1,050 |
| Wyoming | $30.01 | $230 | $910 |
Common questions
How much does toilet replacement cost?
A typical toilet replacement costs about $230 to $910 in the U.S. That covers a standard floor-mounted toilet, with removal of the old one. The range reflects parts, job difficulty and local labor rates.
Which states cost the most for toilet 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 toilet?
Fixr says most professionals can replace a toilet in an hour or two, and a more complex job can take up to 4 hours or longer. Changes to the supply or waste lines, repairing the floor or drywall around it, or wiring a smart toilet add time. 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.