Water Heater Replacement Cost in Alabama
$740 – $2,000We estimate water heater replacement in Alabama at $740 to $2,000 for a 40 to 50 gallon gas or electric tank in the same location. The national estimate is $750 to $2,050. Alabama plumber pay is 8% below the national median, ranking 40 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $600 | $1,500 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 2 | 4 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $71 | $127 |
| Estimated total | $740 | $2,000 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Alabama median wage from BLS (2025, $28.21 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 – 3 | 1 to 3 hours for a standard tank installation. | This Old House |
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixr | $550 | $2,300 | 40-gallon tank installed. Page dated January 2026. |
| Fixr | $700 | $2,500 | 50-gallon tank installed. Page dated January 2026. |
| This Old House | $600 | $1,200 | 40-gallon tank installed. Page dated June 2026. |
| This Old House | $700 | $1,800 | 50-gallon tank installed. Page dated June 2026. |
Who can legally do this in Alabama
The Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board certifies journeyman and master plumbers, and plumbing companies must register with the board before bidding on or performing work.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $25.44 | $730 | $1,950 |
| Georgia | $27.50 | $740 | $2,000 |
| Mississippi | $26.67 | $730 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | $28.17 | $740 | $2,000 |
Other plumber jobs in Alabama
- Toilet Replacement
- Faucet Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Garbage Disposal Replacement
- Tankless Water Heater Installation
- Pipe Repair
- Whole-House Repipe
- Sewer Line Repair
Water Heater Replacement cost in every state · Alabama 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.