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Supply and install a standard 24in built-in dishwasher in an existing location (hook up water, drain, power; remove old unit).
Dishwasher typically costs $600 to $1,600 each (national average as of 2026). Most straightforward jobs start near $600 each. Final pricing depends on material quality, project scope, local labor rates, and site conditions. Use our free calculator below for a personalized estimate.
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$510 – $1,360 each
24 in. plastic-tub dishwasher with front controls in white, two racks, about 52-55 dBA
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Find a pro to do this| Component | Category | Low | High | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $270 | $720 | each |
| Labor | labor | $210 | $560 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $72 | $192 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $48 | $128 | each |
Supply and install a standard 24in built-in dishwasher in an existing location (hook up water, drain, power; remove old unit).
Typical dishwasher pricing range each.
Starting price $600 each. National average as of 2026. This is a directional range. Final pricing depends on scope, materials, access, and local labor rates.
Estimates are approximate and vary by location, project scope, and current market conditions. Contact a local contractor for an accurate quote.
Dishwasher usually lands between $600 to $1,600 each. That range reflects current national calculator data after materials, labor, supplies, equipment, and disposal are rolled together. Your real quote will move based on quantity, site conditions, finish level, and contractor availability in your ZIP code.
Supply and install a standard 24in built-in dishwasher in an existing location (hook up water, drain, power; remove old unit).
Material selections can move the budget faster than anything else, with current material allowances landing around $270 to $720 each.
Labor complexity is the next major swing factor, with installation or trade time currently averaging $210 to $560 each.
Smaller consumables still matter, because supplies are contributing about $72 to $192 each.
Specialty tools, access equipment, cleanup, and disposal can add another $48 to $128 each.
Scope changes, premium finishes, difficult access, demolition, and permit requirements can push the total toward the high end of the range. Cleaner access, standard finishes, and bundled work often keep the job closer to the low end.
Get multiple itemized bids, ask contractors to separate materials from labor, and confirm what is included before you compare totals. Scheduling during a slower season and bundling adjacent work can also reduce mobilization costs.
Keep specifications tight before work starts. Change orders are one of the fastest ways to blow past the original budget, especially when material lead times or specialty trades are involved.
DIY can make sense when you already own the tools, understand the prep requirements, and can tolerate schedule risk. Hiring a pro is usually the better move when mistakes would affect finish quality, code compliance, waterproofing, structural performance, or warranty coverage.
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$600 – $1,600 each
24 in. stainless-tub dishwasher with stainless front, bar handle and front controls, third utensil rack, about 46-48 dBA
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Find a pro to do this$750 – $2,000 each
24 in. stainless-tub dishwasher in fingerprint-resistant stainless, hidden top controls, third rack, about 44 dBA
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Find a pro to do thisStainless steel built-in dishwasher closed in kitchen cabinetry
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Newly installed dishwasher beside a gas range in a wood-cabinet kitchen
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Find a pro to do thisOpen dishwasher with lower rack loaded with plates and pans
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Find a pro to do thisEmpty dishwasher interior with racks and cutlery basket, door open
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Find a pro to do thisUse the calculator range of $600 to $1,600 each as your baseline, then compare that against the time, tool rentals, material waste, and rework risk you would take on by doing the project yourself.
Most dishwasher jobs start with site review, measurements, and material confirmation. From there the crew usually handles preparation, core installation or repair work, cleanup, and a final walkthrough to confirm the finished scope matches the quote.
Ask each contractor how they handle protection of adjacent finishes, debris removal, and change approvals. Those three points tend to separate a clean project from an expensive headache.