In Texas, most water heater projects cost between $800 and $2,500 per job, with a typical price near $1,500. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical water heater cost
$800 – $2,500
per job · typical $1,500
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Water heater cost breakdown
- Standard tank (40-50 gal)$800 – $1,500typical $1,000
- Tankless (on-demand)$1,500 – $3,000typical $2,000
- High-efficiency or heat pump$2,000 – $4,000typical $3,000
At a glance
- Typical range$800 – $2,500
- Unitper job
- Cities covered91
What Water Heaters costs
Water heater replacement includes the unit and installation. Tank water heaters are cheaper, tankless cost more. Prices range from $800 for a basic tank to $2,500+ for high-efficiency or tankless systems.
By city in Texas
- Abilene
- Allen
- Amarillo
- Arlington
- Atascocita
- Austin
- Baytown
- Beaumont
- Bedford
- Brownsville
- Bryan
- Burleson
- Carrollton
- Cedar Hill
- Cedar Park
- Channelview
- College Station
- Conroe
- Coppell
- Corpus Christi
- Dallas
- DeSoto
- Denton
- Duncanville
- Edinburg
- El Paso
- Euless
- Farmers Branch
- Flower Mound
- Fort Worth
- Friendswood
- Frisco
- Galveston
- Garland
- Georgetown
- Grand Prairie
- Grapevine
- Haltom City
- Harlingen
- Houston
- Hurst
- Irving
- Keller
- Killeen
- Kyle
- Lake Jackson
- Laredo
- League City
- Leander
- Lewisville
- Little Elm
- Longview
- Lubbock
- McAllen
- McKinney
- Mesquite
- Midland
- Mission
- Mission Bend
- Missouri City
- New Braunfels
- North Richland Hills
- Odessa
- Pasadena
- Pearland
- Pflugerville
- Pharr
- Plano
- Port Arthur
- Richardson
- Rockwall
- Rosenberg
- Round Rock
- Rowlett
- San Angelo
- San Antonio
- Schertz
- Sherman
- Spring
- Sugar Land
- Temple
- Texarkana
- Texas City
- The Colony
- The Woodlands
- Tyler
- Waco
- Waxahachie
- Weslaco
- Wichita Falls
- Wylie
Frequently asked questions
What affects water heater replacement cost?
Type (tank vs tankless), size, fuel type (gas/electric), and installation complexity. Tankless units cost more but save energy.
How often should I replace my water heater?
Typically every 10–15 years for tank units, and longer for tankless. Signs include rusty water or leaking.
How can I save on water heater replacement?
Compare quotes, consider a standard tank if budget matters, and check for rebates on energy-efficient models.