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Johnson City · Washington County · Tennessee

Well Pump Repair Cost in Johnson City, TN (2026)

We could not find a published Johnson City price average, so here are the national 2026 numbers. Angi puts the average well pump repair at $974, with most homeowners paying $373 to $1,624, and full replacement at $1,897 (Angi repair; Angi replacement). Below: part prices, what pushes a local job up, and how to keep it down.

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What common repairs cost by part (national, 2026)

PartRepair cost incl. labor
Pressure switch$120–$175
Pressure gauge$100–$175
Motor start capacitor$100–$150
Control box$200–$500
Pitless adapter$150–$450
Foot valve$150–$300
Deep-well jet pump repair$400–$800

Source: Angi well pump repair cost guide, updated Sept. 15, 2026 (5,515 projects). Angi’s overall repair range is $100 to $3,000 depending on the part.

What pushes a Johnson City job up or down

  • Depth and casing. Deeper wells need more pipe, wire and pulling effort. Most East Tennessee domestic wells use 6 5/8-inch casing (TDEC).
  • Access. Angi notes a hard-to-reach or deeply buried pump adds time and labor (Angi). A mountainside well in Carter or Unicoi County can be a different day’s work than a valley well near Jonesborough.
  • Low or seasonal water. If the well is drawing down, the fix may be a pump setting or more storage, not just parts (USGS).
  • Timing. Labor runs about $50 an hour plus a $100–$150 house call, about $100 an hour on weekends or after hours (Angi).

When the fix is bigger than a pump part

JobNational figureSource
Pressure tank replacement$500 average ($300–$700)Angi
Full pump replacement$1,897 average ($974–$2,821)Angi
Water treatment system$2,300 average ($1,200–$3,600)Angi
New well drilled$5,500 average ($3,000–$9,000)Angi

Three ways to trim the bill

  • Tell the pro what the water is doing and when it started. Angi says clear symptoms cut diagnosis time (Angi).
  • Find the pump’s make and model, and your driller’s report (TDEC form CN-0825) for depth (TDEC).
  • Ask for the price in writing and whether a trip or diagnostic fee applies before work starts.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a Johnson City price list for well pump repair?

Not one we could verify. Every figure on this page is national and sourced. The only real local number is a written quote from the pro who sees your well.

Why do repair and replacement ranges overlap?

Because a deep jet pump repair ($400–$800) or a control box ($200–$500) can approach the low end of a replacement ($974), especially on an older pump (Angi; Angi).

Does the TDEC license affect price?

It affects who can do the job, not a set price. Tennessee requires a TDEC license for pump work (TDEC), and TDEC suggests asking for an itemized cost (TDEC).

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