Basic
$837 – $2,047 per project
50 gallon electric tank, 6-year tank class, dual elements, new water connectors, drain pan where required, relief line, old unit hauled away
Supply and install a 40-50 gal electric tank water heater replacing an existing unit (unit, labor, connections, haul-away); new 240V circuit or panel work extra.
Install Electric Water Heater in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $985 to $2,408 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for install electric water heater.
National average: $900 – $2,200 per project
$837 – $2,047 per project
50 gallon electric tank, 6-year tank class, dual elements, new water connectors, drain pan where required, relief line, old unit hauled away
$985 – $2,408 per project
50 gallon electric tank, 9-year tank class, new flex water connectors and shutoff, drain pan where required, relief line
$1,231 – $3,010 per project
50 gallon electric tank, 12-year tank class, new connectors and shutoff, drain pan, thermal expansion tank, relief line
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $405 – $990 | job |
| Labor | labor | $400 – $978 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $108 – $264 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $72 – $176 | job |
Labor costs in Boston run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local install electric water heater contractors in Boston for personalized quotes based on your specific project.