Toilet Replacement Cost in California
$240 – $970We estimate toilet replacement in California at $240 to $970 for a standard floor-mounted toilet, with removal of the old one. The national estimate is $230 to $910. California plumber pay is 14% above the national median, ranking 17 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $150 | $500 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 3 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $88 | $158 |
| Estimated total | $240 | $970 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the California median wage from BLS (2025, $35.01 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. |
Cities in California
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $34.19 | $240 | $960 |
| San Francisco | $37.44 | $240 | $1,000 |
| Riverside | $30.73 | $230 | $910 |
| San Diego | $34.86 | $240 | $970 |
Who can legally do this in California
Plumbing contractors are licensed by the Contractors State License Board under the C-36 Plumbing Contractor classification.
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Compared with neighboring states
Other plumber jobs in California
- Faucet Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Garbage Disposal Replacement
- Water Heater Replacement
- Tankless Water Heater Installation
- Pipe Repair
- Whole-House Repipe
- Sewer Line Repair
Toilet Replacement cost in every state · California home repair guide
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.