Well pump replacement cost: $1,000–$4,000 installed
Replacing a submersible well pump costs $1,000–$4,000 installed, on the national rates we compiled for a 1/2 to 1 horsepower pump with new wire and drop pipe. Most published installer prices fall between $1,000 and $2,500. Deep wells and high-cost regions run above that: a southeastern Pennsylvania driller lists $3,500–$6,500, and a Washington installer lists $4,500–$7,500 for a 200 ft well.
1,Key figures
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Submersible pump job, national band (Pump, wire and drop pipe, installed) | $1,000–$4,0001 |
| Most published installer prices | $1,000–$2,5001, |
| Pump replacement, central Georgia | $1,200–$2,5005 |
| Jet pump job, national band (Thin evidence; few installers publish jet prices) | $500–$1,5006 |
| Pump and pressure tank together | $2,500–$5,000+1 |
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What the price covers
A pump replacement is more than the pump. The installer pulls the old unit, drop pipe and wire out of the well, then lowers the new pump on fresh pipe and wire and reconnects it at the pressure switch. On a 2023 Minnesota state contract, a 3/4 to 1 horsepower submersible pump was priced at $1,250–$1,350 and drop pipe at $7 per foot, so a pump hung 200 feet down carries about $1,400 in pipe alone.
Ask whether a quote reuses the old drop pipe and wire. Reusing them lowers the bill, and on an old well it can mean a second service call later.
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Published prices by state
Few drillers publish pump prices, so this table lists every installed figure we found with the business that published it. Each one is a single company's price list, not a state average.
| Where | Installed price | Published by |
|---|---|---|
| New York (Jamestown) | $800–$2,000 | McCandless Well Drilling, 2026 |
| New Mexico (Santa Fe) | $850–$2,500 | Boylan Water Well Service, 2026 |
| Florida (Sarasota) | $1,000–$3,000 | Parrish Well Drilling, 2026 |
| Georgia (Milner) | $1,200–$2,500 | Well Watchers, 2026 |
| Arizona (Kingman) | $1,500–$3,000 | A-1 Arthur's Well Service |
| Pennsylvania (southeast) | $3,500–$6,500 | CS Garber & Sons, 2026 |
| Washington (Wenatchee) | $4,500–$7,500 | Wenatchee Well Pros, 2026 |
| National band we use | $1,000–$4,000 | Compiled from the above |
Why deep wells cost more
Depth adds pipe, wire and labor, and past a point it calls for a larger pump. Wenatchee Well Pros in Washington lists pump systems at $4,500–$7,500 for a 200 ft well and $8,000–$12,000 for wells over 400 feet. If you know your well's depth, the calculator uses it, and your state page shows how deep wells run in your county.
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Submersible and jet pumps
Most drilled wells use a submersible pump that sits down in the water. Jet pumps sit above ground and serve shallow wells. They cost less to buy: one plumbing supplier lists shallow-well jet pumps at $300–$900 and deep-well jet pumps at $650–$1,200, with labor of $250–$1,500. Few installers publish a jet-pump price, so our $500–$1,500 band rests on thin evidence.
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Replacing the tank at the same visit
A pump and pressure tank done together run $2,500–$5,000 or more, on one supplier's 2026 figures. The tank alone is $800–$1,800 when a plumber installs it. Doing both at once saves one service call, which matters if the tank is near the end of its life anyway. The pressure tank replacement cost guide covers that side.
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Common questions
How much does a well pump cost without installation?
The pump alone is the smaller part of the bill. This Old House lists about $500 for a submersible pump and $200 to $300 for jet pumps, and one plumbing supplier lists submersibles at $700 to $2,500 or more. Installation, wire and drop pipe make up the rest of a $1,000 to $4,000 job, and the drop pipe cost grows with depth.
Is a jet pump cheaper than a submersible pump?
To buy, yes. Shallow-well jet pumps list at $300 to $900 and deep-well jet pumps at $650 to $1,200 at one supplier, against $700 to $2,500 or more for a submersible. Jet pumps only suit shallow wells, though, so on a typical drilled well the choice is made by the depth to water, not by price.
Why is my pump quote higher than these ranges?
Depth is the usual reason. More pipe and wire go down the hole, and very deep wells need a larger pump: one Washington installer prices wells over 400 feet at $8,000 to $12,000. Regional labor matters too. A southeastern Pennsylvania driller lists $3,500 to $6,500 for a standard 1/2 to 1 horsepower job.
For the cost of a finished well in your state, see costtodrillawell.com.
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- How Much Does a Well Pressure Tank Cost? , Mid Atlantic Water LLC (water-system supplier, nationwide). Accessed November 8, 2026. Updated 2026-10-14; prices live as of 2026-09. Tank replaced by plumber $800-$1,800 all-in (20-44 gal); labor $200-$500; submersible pump job $1,000-$2,500; tank plus pump $2,500-$5,000+. Supplier, not an installer.
- Well Drilling Cost in Bucks County, PA (2026 Guide) , CS Garber & Sons, Inc. (southeastern PA). Accessed November 8, 2026. Published 2026-02-04. Drilling plus 6-inch steel casing $35-$55/ft; mobilization $750-$1,500; grouting $8-$14/ft; submersible pump install (1/2-1 hp, complete) $3,500-$6,500; pressure tank $900-$1,800 installed; yield test and water sample $250-$500; turnkey $12,000-$22,000.
- Well Drilling Cost in Washington: 2026 Price Guide , Wenatchee Well Pros (pump and water-system installer, Wenatchee, WA; does not drill). Accessed November 8, 2026. Published 2026-07-02. Soft formation $45-$65/ft; basalt $65-$95/ft; installed 6-inch steel casing $55-$90/ft; pump systems $4,500-$7,500 (200 ft) to $8,000-$12,000 (over 400 ft); mobilization $500-$2,500; trenching and hookup $1,500-$5,000; water testing $150-$400; 200-ft well complete $18,000-$25,000. Not a licensed driller; weaker evidence.
- What Are the Cost Factors of Drilling a Santa Fe Water Well? , Boylan Water Well Service (Santa Fe, NM). Accessed November 8, 2026. Published 2026-06-25. Drilling incl. PVC casing $28-$65/ft; submersible pump $850-$2,500; casing and grouting $1,500-$4,000; pressure tank and controls $500-$1,800; electrical hookup and trenching $1,000-$3,500; permits and lab testing $300-$1,000; turn-key $12,000-$30,000+.
- Well Services FAQs , Well Watchers / Expert Well Drilling & Well Pump Services (Milner, GA). Accessed November 8, 2026. 2026 footer. Central Georgia drilling $25-$35/ft; pump system $1,500-$3,000; pump replacement $1,200-$2,500; permits and testing $300-$600; total $5,000-$12,000.
- Complete Cost of Well Pump Installation Breakdown (2025 Guide) , Plumbing Supply and More (online plumbing supplier). Accessed November 8, 2026. Supplier guide, 2025. Shallow-well jet pumps $300-$900; deep-well jet $650-$1,200; submersible $700-$2,500+; labor $250-$1,500. Thin evidence for jet pumps.
- D-203(5) Statewide Drilling Services, Exhibit D Price Schedule (Thein Well Co., contract 226711) , Minnesota Office of State Procurement. Accessed November 8, 2026. 2023 state-contract unit rates from a licensed MN driller: 6-in borehole $30-$31/ft (mud rotary/auger), $75/ft air rotary in rock; 6-in casing $28/ft (code) to $48/ft (black steel); mobilization $1,000/project; 34-gal pressure tank installed $1,000, 62-gal $1,450; submersible pump 3/4-1 hp $1,250-$1,350 each; drop pipe $7/ft; pitless and lateral $2,000; trench $20/LF. Agency-buyer rates, not retail quotes.
- Well Drilling Cost in Lakewood, NY , McCandless Well Drilling and Services Inc. (Jamestown, NY). Accessed November 8, 2026. Updated February 2026. Western New York drilling $25-$65/ft; pump installed $800-$2,000; pressure tank installed $500-$1,500; complete well and pump system $7,500-$12,000; average depth about 115 ft.
- How Much Does It Cost to Drill a Water Well in 2026? , Parrish Well Drilling (Sarasota, FL). Accessed November 8, 2026. Published 2026-04-17. Drilling $25-$65/ft; pumps $1,000-$3,000; full system $5,000-$15,000 for 100-300 ft Sarasota-area wells; 200-ft well $7,000-$15,000.
- Understanding the Cost of Installing a Well in Mohave County , A-1 Arthur's Well Service (Kingman, AZ). Accessed November 8, 2026. Undated. Drilling $30-$65/ft; submersible pump $1,500-$3,000+; pressure tank $500-$1,200+; electrical and controls $500-$2,000; plumbing and trenching $1,000-$5,000+; total $10,000-$30,000+.
- How Much Does a Well Pump Cost? , This Old House. Accessed November 8, 2026. Updated 2026-03-05. Pump only: shallow jet $200, deep jet $300, submersible $500; replacement $900-$2,500. Corroboration only.
How these figures are built: methodology. Updated November 2026.