Cost guide · Updated 2026
How much does an electrician cost?
Electricians charge $50 to $130 per hour on average, and a service call that includes the first hour usually costs $100 to $200. Small jobs typically total $150 to $600, while larger projects run $2,000 to $10,000.
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National averages
Electrician · 2026
Service call, first hour included
$100–$200
Replace an outlet
$80–$200
New outlet
$150–$350
240-volt outlet
$250–$800
Typical, per hour
$50–$130
Typical price
Typical price
$50–$130
per hour · source: HomeGuide
- Service call, first hour included$100–$200
- Replace an outlet$80–$200
- New outlet$150–$350
- 240-volt outlet$250–$800
- Light fixture installation$100–$650
- 200-amp panel$1,400–$2,800
- EV charger installation$750–$2,600
National averages. Labor costs differ a lot from one area to the next, so use these to sanity-check a quote, then compare two or three local pros for the same job.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Service call, first hour includedHomeGuide | $100–$200 |
| ApprenticeHomeGuide | $40–$70 per hour |
| JourneymanHomeGuide | $50–$100 per hour |
| Master electricianHomeGuide | $90–$130 per hour |
| Replace an outletHomeGuide | $80–$200 |
| New outletHomeGuide | $150–$350 |
| 240-volt outletHomeGuide | $250–$800 |
| Light fixture installationHomeGuide | $100–$650 |
| 200-amp panelHomeGuide | $1,400–$2,800 |
| EV charger installationHomeGuide | $750–$2,600 |
| Rewire a houseHomeGuide | $5–$17 per sq ft |
What changes the price
- Whether it's a repair, a new install or a code upgrade
- Apprentice, journeyman or master electrician
- Permits and inspections
- Access: attics, crawl spaces and finished walls take longer
- Where you live. Local labor costs, demand and travel time move prices up or down from the national average.
How to pay less
- Save up small jobs for one visit. The service call covers the first hour whether the job takes ten minutes or sixty.
- Buy the fixtures you want ahead of time, and ask whether the electrician is fine installing parts you supply.
- Ask whether the trip fee is separate from the first hour. Some electricians charge both.
- Get the permit and inspection included in the quote, so a low price doesn't grow later.
- Compare at least two or three quotes for the same scope. Pros on Job Hound never pay for leads, so no lead fee is built into their price.
FAQ
Electrician cost questions
How much does an electrician cost?
Electricians charge $50 to $130 per hour on average, and a service call that includes the first hour usually costs $100 to $200. Small jobs typically total $150 to $600, while larger projects run $2,000 to $10,000.
How much does an electrician charge per hour?
About $50 to $130 per hour. Apprentices charge $40 to $70, journeymen $50 to $100 and master electricians $90 to $130.
How much does it cost to install an outlet?
Replacing an outlet costs $80 to $200. A new outlet in a new spot costs $150 to $350, and a 240-volt outlet costs $250 to $800.
How much does a new electrical panel cost?
A 200-amp panel installation typically costs $1,400 to $2,800, including labor.
Does the service call count toward the work?
Usually the $100 to $200 service call includes the first hour. Some electricians charge a separate $40 to $100 trip fee that doesn't count toward labor.
Sources
Published national estimates, last checked 2026-11-11. Your quote depends on your job and your area.
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