How Much Does Vasectomy Cost?
A vasectomy is a minor surgical procedure for male sterilization that involves cutting or sealing the vas deferens to prevent sperm from entering the ejaculate. It is one of the most effective forms of permanent contraception.
Without Insurance
$1,000
With Insurance
$200
Medicare
$150
National Average
$450
Cost by State
| State | Without Insurance | With Insurance | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $730 | $146 | $110 |
| Arkansas | $750 | $150 | $113 |
| West Virginia | $750 | $150 | $113 |
| Alabama | $780 | $156 | $117 |
| Oklahoma | $780 | $156 | $117 |
| Kentucky | $850 | $170 | $128 |
| Louisiana | $860 | $172 | $129 |
| Iowa | $880 | $176 | $132 |
| New Mexico | $880 | $176 | $132 |
| South Carolina | $880 | $176 | $132 |
| South Dakota | $880 | $176 | $132 |
| Kansas | $890 | $178 | $134 |
| North Dakota | $890 | $178 | $134 |
| Idaho | $900 | $180 | $135 |
| Nebraska | $900 | $180 | $135 |
| Tennessee | $900 | $180 | $135 |
| Indiana | $930 | $186 | $140 |
| Missouri | $930 | $186 | $140 |
| Utah | $930 | $186 | $140 |
| Wyoming | $930 | $186 | $140 |
| Georgia | $940 | $188 | $141 |
| North Carolina | $940 | $188 | $141 |
| Michigan | $950 | $190 | $143 |
| Montana | $950 | $190 | $143 |
| Arizona | $980 | $196 | $147 |
| Ohio | $980 | $196 | $147 |
| Wisconsin | $980 | $196 | $147 |
| Maine | $990 | $198 | $149 |
| Texas | $990 | $198 | $149 |
| Florida | $1,010 | $202 | $152 |
| Minnesota | $1,010 | $202 | $152 |
| Illinois | $1,030 | $206 | $155 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,030 | $206 | $155 |
| Delaware | $1,040 | $208 | $156 |
| Nevada | $1,040 | $208 | $156 |
| Vermont | $1,040 | $208 | $156 |
| Virginia | $1,040 | $208 | $156 |
| Colorado | $1,060 | $212 | $159 |
| New Hampshire | $1,060 | $212 | $159 |
| Oregon | $1,060 | $212 | $159 |
| Maryland | $1,100 | $220 | $165 |
| Rhode Island | $1,110 | $222 | $167 |
| Washington | $1,110 | $222 | $167 |
| Connecticut | $1,200 | $240 | $180 |
| New Jersey | $1,200 | $240 | $180 |
| California | $1,320 | $264 | $198 |
| Massachusetts | $1,330 | $266 | $200 |
| Alaska | $1,350 | $270 | $203 |
| New York | $1,350 | $270 | $203 |
| Hawaii | $1,380 | $276 | $207 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does vasectomy cost without insurance?
The average cost of vasectomy without insurance in the United States is $1,000. Costs vary significantly by state.
Does insurance cover vasectomy?
Most health insurance plans cover vasectomy when medically necessary. With insurance, the average out-of-pocket cost is $200.
Does Medicare cover vasectomy?
Medicare Part B typically covers vasectomy when ordered by a doctor. The average Medicare-approved amount is $150.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data 2025. Last updated: 2026-03-01. This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.