Well pump replacement costs $900 to $2,500 installed in 2026
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.
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.
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Estimates from published 2026 cost guides. Get a written quote before work starts.
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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.