Price list · 32 cities · Updated Aug 14, 2026
Electrician price list: what common jobs cost in 2026
In the 32 US cities we track, a service call runs $80 – $180, replacing an outlet or switch $120 – $260 per device, and a 200A panel upgrade $2,200 – $4,900. Below: each job's typical price, the cheapest and priciest city, and every city side by side.
Typical electrician prices
| Job | Typical price | Lowest city | Highest city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service call / diagnostic31 cities | $80 – $180 | Oklahoma City$65–$155 | New York$150–$350 |
| Outlet, switch, or fixture replacement (per device)30 cities | $120 – $260 per device | Oklahoma City$100–$220 | New York$200–$450 |
| New dedicated circuit30 cities | $400 – $1,100 | Oklahoma City$350–$950 | New York$700–$1,900 |
| 200A panel upgrade32 cities | $2,200 – $4,900 | Atlanta$1,600–$2,300 | New York$3,500–$9,000 |
| Level 2 EV charger install11 cities | $800 – $2,500 | Raleigh$550–$2,200 | New York$1,400–$4,500 |
What changes the price
- Permits and inspection, which most cities require for panel work and new circuits.
- Older wiring: cloth, knob-and-tube or aluminum circuits found mid-job add real time.
- Where the panel is, and whether the utility has to disconnect and reconnect power (often a separate appointment).
- Local labor rates and code: some cities require conduit instead of cable, and union crews cost more.
- Evenings, weekends and emergencies, usually billed at a higher rate.
Electrician prices by city
Each city links to its full cost guide, with local factors and sources.
| City | Service call | Outlet / switchper device | New circuit | 200A panel | EV charger |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | — | — | — | $1,600–$2,300 | — |
| Austin | $85–$195 | $125–$265 | $420–$1,100 | $2,300–$5,200 | $850–$2,500 |
| Baltimore | $80–$190 | $120–$260 | $400–$1,100 | $2,300–$5,200 | — |
| Boston | $110–$250 | $155–$320 | $550–$1,400 | $3,000–$7,000 | — |
| Charlotte | $75–$170 | $110–$240 | $390–$1,000 | $2,000–$4,600 | — |
| Chicago | $95–$175 | — | — | $2,200–$3,200 | — |
| Cleveland | $70–$165 | $105–$230 | $380–$1,000 | $1,900–$4,400 | — |
| Columbus | $75–$170 | $110–$240 | $390–$1,000 | $2,000–$4,500 | $750–$2,300 |
| Dallas | $75–$170 | $115–$250 | $380–$1,000 | $2,000–$4,500 | $750–$2,300 |
| Denver | $85–$200 | $130–$270 | $420–$1,150 | $2,400–$5,500 | $800–$2,600 |
| Indianapolis | $70–$165 | $105–$230 | $370–$980 | $1,900–$4,300 | — |
| Kansas City | $70–$165 | $105–$230 | $370–$980 | $1,900–$4,400 | — |
| Las Vegas | $75–$175 | $115–$245 | $380–$1,050 | $2,000–$4,600 | — |
| Los Angeles | $95–$225 | $140–$300 | $450–$1,200 | $2,800–$6,500 | $900–$2,800 |
| Memphis | $70–$160 | $105–$225 | $360–$960 | $1,900–$4,300 | — |
| Milwaukee | $75–$170 | $110–$240 | $400–$1,050 | $2,100–$4,700 | — |
| Minneapolis | $85–$190 | $125–$265 | $450–$1,200 | $2,400–$5,400 | — |
| Nashville | $75–$175 | $115–$250 | $400–$1,050 | $2,100–$4,700 | $800–$2,400 |
| New Orleans | $75–$175 | $115–$245 | $400–$1,050 | $2,100–$4,800 | — |
| New York | $150–$350 | $200–$450 | $700–$1,900 | $3,500–$9,000 | $1,400–$4,500 |
| Oakland | $110–$245 | $150–$310 | $520–$1,350 | $3,000–$6,800 | $900–$2,700 |
| Oklahoma City | $65–$155 | $100–$220 | $350–$950 | $1,800–$4,200 | — |
| Philadelphia | $85–$195 | $130–$280 | $450–$1,200 | $2,400–$5,500 | — |
| Phoenix | $79–$180 | $120–$260 | $400–$1,100 | $2,200–$5,000 | $800–$2,400 |
| Portland | $95–$210 | $140–$290 | $450–$1,250 | $2,600–$5,800 | — |
| Raleigh | $75–$170 | $110–$240 | $390–$1,000 | $2,000–$4,600 | $550–$2,200 |
| Sacramento | $90–$200 | $130–$275 | $430–$1,150 | $2,500–$5,600 | $850–$2,500 |
| San Antonio | $65–$155 | $105–$230 | $350–$950 | $1,900–$4,200 | — |
| San Diego | $95–$220 | $140–$290 | $450–$1,200 | $2,800–$6,200 | — |
| San Francisco | $130–$280 | $165–$340 | $600–$1,500 | $3,400–$7,500 | — |
| Seattle | $110–$240 | $150–$310 | $500–$1,300 | $3,000–$6,800 | — |
| Washington, DC | $95–$215 | $135–$285 | $480–$1,250 | $2,600–$6,000 | — |
Also see the Houston and Tampa guides, which price different local jobs.
How we got these numbers
Every city figure comes from our electrician cost guide for that city, which lists its sources at the bottom: industry price surveys and local companies’ published rates. The typical price is the middle of the cities’ low ends to the middle of their high ends, rounded. A job only counts cities that price it the same way, and a city with no figure for a job shows a dash. These are benchmarks, not quotes: what you pay depends on the job, and pros’ quotes vary.
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FAQs
How much does an electrician charge for a service call?
Typically $80 – $180 to come out and diagnose the problem, across the 31 cities we track. The lowest is Oklahoma City ($65 – $155) and the highest New York ($150 – $350). Some electricians credit the fee toward the repair if you hire them for it, so ask when you book.
How much does a 200A panel upgrade cost?
Typically $2,200 – $4,900, from Atlanta ($1,600 – $2,300) to New York ($3,500 – $9,000). Moving the panel, replacing the service mast or meter base, or rewiring old circuits push it higher, and the utility usually has to cut and restore power.
What does it cost to add a new circuit?
A new dedicated circuit, for a dryer, a window AC or a kitchen appliance for example, typically runs $400 – $1,100 in the 30 cities we track. The distance from the panel and whether walls have to be opened drive most of the difference.
How much does it cost to install a Level 2 EV charger?
About $800 – $2,500 for the installation in the 11 cities where we have local figures. If the panel is full or too small for another large circuit, an upgrade may be needed first, and that costs more.
Why do electricians cost more in some cities?
Labor rates, permit fees and local code all differ. In our data a 200A panel upgrade costs about 3.2 times as much in the priciest city as in the cheapest. The city table below shows where yours falls.
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