Home Repair Decoded

Plumber Cost Per Hour in Connecticut

$93 – $167We estimate a plumber in Connecticut bills about $93 to $167 an hour, based on the state's median wage of $37.16 from BLS (2025). The U.S. median is $30.67.

People doing plumbing work must have the appropriate Connecticut license, in addition to any home improvement registration.

What common jobs cost in Connecticut

JobLowHigh
Toilet Replacement$240$1,000
Faucet Replacement$170$630
Drain Cleaning$110$470
Garbage Disposal Replacement$190$680
Water Heater Replacement$790$2,150
Tankless Water Heater Installation$1,450$4,650
Pipe Repair$140$920
Whole-House Repipe$3,350$15,000
Sewer Line Repair$1,250$6,500
Sump Pump Installation$490$2,000

Neighboring states

PlaceMedian wageBilled lowBilled high
Massachusetts$45.14$113$203
New York$37.26$93$168
Rhode Island$36.77$92$165
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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.