Electrical Costs in 2026
Average cost: $350/job (typical range $200 – $8,000) — based on BLS hourly wage data for Electricians (47-2111). Updated 2026-01-15.
Quick answer: Most home electrical jobs in 2026 run from a $150–$400 service call to $2,000–$8,000 for a panel upgrade. A simple outlet or GFCI swap is usually a few hundred dollars; whole-home rewiring is a different project entirely.
We price electrical from BLS electrician wage data plus typical material (breakers, wire, devices)—not from a national “electrical cost” keyword page. Permits, aluminum-branch remediation, and panel availability swing totals more than the hourly rate.
Electrical cost by job type
| Job | Typical range | What drives it |
|---|---|---|
| Service call / diagnose | $150–$400 | Trip + first hour |
| GFCI / outlet / switch | $150–$350 each | Box condition, old wiring |
| Ceiling fan / fixture | $200–$600 | Brace, height, box rating |
| EV charger circuit | $800–$2,500 | Panel space, run length |
| Panel upgrade (100→200A) | $2,000–$8,000 | Utility, permit, grounding |
If a quote has no permit line on a panel change, ask why. Unpermitted service work is how people fail home inspection later. Pair this hub with how we calculate prices.
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Electrical labor by state (BLS-based)
Figures below live on this national hub. We do not publish a landing page per city. Local bids still vary by metro, permits, and scope — get three quotes.
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