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Plumber estimate template: sump pump replacement
An estimate template for a sump pump swap: pull, set, check valve, and float test, with the labor rate prefilled from real plumber wage data.
The labor rate, with the math shown
Median plumber wage (national)
$30.67/hr
Derived from the $63,800 annual median (BLS OEWS May 2025) at 2,080 hours a year.
Prefilled billing rate
$60 to $75/hr
The wage times a 2 to 2.5x rule of thumb for overhead, insurance, vehicle, non-billable time, and profit. The download prefills $70/hr. A starting point, not market data: set your own rate.
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Free, no signup. The CSVs open in Excel, Google Sheets, or Numbers with the line items and the labor rate already in place.
What's on the estimate
Hours are typical ranges to edit, not measurements. Material quantities and prices stay open because only you know your suppliers.
| Line item | Typical hrs | Rate | Prefilled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pull old pump and inspect pit | 0.5 to 1 | $70/hr | $56.00 |
| Set new pump, connect discharge and check valve | 1 to 1.5 | $70/hr | $91.00 |
| Float test through full cycles and verify discharge | 0.5 | $70/hr | $35.00 |
| Sump pump (1/3 or 1/2 HP) | your quantity and price | ||
| Check valve | your quantity and price | ||
| Discharge pipe and fittings | your quantity and price | ||
| Battery backup unit (optional line) | your quantity and price | ||
Scope notes printed on the estimate
- The battery backup is quoted as its own line, not bundled, so the customer sees the choice.
- A pit full of iron bacteria or silt gets a cleaning line before the new pump goes in.
Adjust the rate for your state
Plumber pay is not one number. These are the highest-paying states TradesPays tracks; the hourly figure is the state median derived the same way (annual over 2,080 hours).
| State | Median (annual) | Derived hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $99,950 | $48.05/hr |
| Minnesota | $94,410 | $45.39/hr |
| Massachusetts | $93,880 | $45.13/hr |
| Wisconsin | $81,210 | $39.04/hr |
| Washington | $81,030 | $38.96/hr |
| Michigan | $80,190 | $38.55/hr |
Full state-by-state pay: plumber salary by state.
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- A one-page guide to setting your hourly rate from the median wage, with the math shown
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Plumber rates and estimates: FAQ
- What should plumbers charge per hour in 2026?
- The national median plumber wage is about $30.67 an hour, derived from the $63,800 annual median (BLS OEWS May 2025). A common rule of thumb for plumbers billing customers is 2 to 2.5 times the wage to cover overhead, insurance, vehicle, non-billable time, and profit: roughly $60 to $75 an hour. That range is a starting point, not market data; set your own rate.
- What goes into a sump pump replacement estimate?
- This template breaks the job into 3 labor lines, from "pull old pump and inspect pit" through "float test through full cycles and verify discharge", lists the usual materials with quantities left open, and prints 2 scope notes so assumptions and exclusions are in writing before work starts.
- Is the template really free?
- Yes. The estimate and invoice CSVs download free with no signup. The $24 per-trade bundle adds editable spreadsheet versions, every job type for your trade, and labor rates refreshed with each BLS release.
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Wage source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (BLS OEWS May 2025), national median for plumbers, 2026 site data. Hourly figures are derived (annual over 2,080 hours) and labeled as such. Billing-rate ranges are rule-of-thumb starting points, not market data.