Basement Waterproofing costs by city

Cities indexed

10

Hourly range, avg

$62–$104/hr

National median

$83/hr

The basement waterproofing market in the US

Basement Waterproofing rates are indexed across 10 cities in 8 states, with hourly rates spanning $44.19/hr (Nashville, TN) to $175/hr (San Jose, CA). The national median is $83/hr across all indexed cities. California has the broadest coverage with 3 cities indexed.

Source: BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, adjusted for local cost of living. Read the methodology.

California

3 cities

Florida

1 city

Georgia

1 city

Minnesota

1 city

New York

1 city

Tennessee

1 city

Texas

1 city

Washington

1 city

Frequently asked

7 answers

What's the average hourly rate for a basement waterproofing in the US?

The national median rate is $83/hr across 10 indexed cities, with hourly ranges spanning $62/hr at the affordable end to $104/hr at the premium end. Rates vary based on local BLS OEWS wage data and cost of living.

Which city has the most expensive basement waterproofing rates?

San Jose, California sits at the top of the index for basement waterproofing services with rates of $105–$175/hr. High-cost coastal metros consistently command the highest rates.

Which city has the most affordable basement waterproofing rates?

Nashville, Tennessee has the lowest typical basement waterproofing rates at $44.19–$73.65/hr. Lower cost of living and wage levels in this metro flow through to consumer prices.

Why do basement waterproofing costs vary so much between cities?

Consumer rates track local wage data and cost of living. The same service in a high-cost coastal metro can cost 2–3× what it costs in a lower-cost inland city. The full geographic precision note explains how MSA-level data is applied per city.

Where is basement waterproofing coverage densest on this site?

California has the broadest coverage for basement waterproofing services with 3 indexed cities, reflecting both consistent BLS wage data and broad market presence in that state.

Are these prices what consumers pay, or what workers earn?

Consumer-facing rates. We apply industry-standard 1.5–2.5× multipliers to BLS hourly wages to account for business overhead, insurance, licensing, employer costs, and profit margin. The full calculation is documented in the wage-to-price methodology.

How is basement waterproofing pricing data updated?

Pricing reflects the BLS OEWS May 2024 release. The next refresh lands when May 2025 data is published in April 2026. Cadence is documented in the update schedule.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2024 · Methodology · Last refreshed January 2026