How much does well pump replacement cost?
Well pump replacement costs $900 to $2,500 installed in 2026. What changes your price is below.
Replacing a submersible well pump, the kind in most drilled wells, runs $1,000 to $3,000 installed. A shallow well jet pump is $300 to $1,200. The pump itself is $200 to $1,200; the rest is labor, and labor depends on how deep the well is. The national average is about $1,800.
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Prices are for the United States in 2026 from published cost guides, checked September 2026. This is an estimate, not a quote.
Cost by job
| Shallow well jet pump (under 25 ft) | $300 to $1,200 |
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| Deep well jet pump (25 to 110 ft) | $500 to $1,500 |
| Submersible pump, under 150 ft | $1,000 to $2,200 |
| Submersible pump, 150 to 300 ft | $1,500 to $3,000 |
| Submersible pump, over 300 ft | $2,200 to $4,500 |
| Constant pressure pump system | $2,000 to $5,000 |
| Pressure tank replacement | $300 to $800 |
| Pressure switch or control box | $100 to $400 |
| Pump repair without replacement | $350 to $1,000 |
What to know before you book
| Depth is the price | Pulling a submersible pump from 100 feet is an afternoon with a hoist. Pulling one from 350 feet needs a derrick truck and two people. Every 100 feet of depth adds $200 to $500 in labor and pipe. Your well log, filed with the county when the well was drilled, shows the depth. |
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| Is it the pump? | No water at all, or water that sputters, points to the pump. Water that comes and goes with the pressure gauge points to the pressure tank or switch, which is a $100 to $800 fix, not a $2,000 one. Have the tech check the tank and switch first. |
| Submersible vs jet | Submersible pumps sit at the bottom of the well and push water up; they are quieter, last longer and cost more to replace. Jet pumps sit in the house or well house and pull water up; they only work to about 110 feet. |
| How long they last | Submersible pumps last 10 to 15 years; jet pumps 8 to 12. Sandy or iron heavy water shortens both. |
| Emergency | No water is an emergency, and well drillers charge for it. A same day or weekend call adds $150 to $400. Most rural areas have one or two well companies, so there is little price competition. |
| Permits | Many counties require a permit to replace a well pump, $50 to $200, and some require a licensed well contractor. Ask the company whether the permit is in the quote. |
Why it costs what it costs
A well pump is a machine hanging on a pipe at the bottom of a hole in the ground. The pump is not the expensive part; getting the old one out and the new one in without dropping it is. That is why the same pump costs $1,000 to replace in a 60 foot well and $3,000 in a 300 foot well, and why the well company that drilled the well is usually the cheapest to call, because they already know the depth.
Why this costs more in 2026
Pulling a well pump needs a hoist truck, and the drop pipe and wire are plastic and copper.
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Common questions
How much does it cost to replace a well pump?
$900 to $2,500 for most homes in 2026, about $1,800 on average. Deep wells over 300 feet run $2,200 to $4,500.
How do I know if my well pump is bad?
No water, sputtering water, or a pump that runs constantly. Have the pressure tank and switch checked first; they are cheaper and fail more often.
How long does a well pump last?
10 to 15 years for a submersible, 8 to 12 for a jet pump.
Can I replace a well pump myself?
A shallow jet pump, maybe. A submersible, no; it needs a hoist, a licensed electrician for the wiring in most states, and often a permit.
Why is the quote so high?
Depth. Ask the company what depth they priced and check it against your well log.
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