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Electrical Costs & Prices (2026)

102 pricing benchmarks to help you evaluate your electrical quote.

Price Points
102
Subcategories
11
Price Range
$2 – $38,000

What real electrical quotes look like

Updated August 22, 2026 with 11 new quotes added in the last 30 days.

We analyzed 132 real electrical quotes submitted to QuoteScore. The median fairness score was 68/100. On the quotes we flagged as overpriced, the median overcharge was $478.

Line item from a real quoteQuotedFair rangeVerdict
Electrical Services (Lump Sum)$485$362–$1,428GOOD
Repair and rehang fallen chandelier & Reinstall (2) existing outlets in backsplash$285$286–$1,122GOOD
Install 2 new outlets, 1 GFCI outlet, and 1 outdoor ceiling fan$650$561–$1,887GOOD

Recent anonymized examples pulled live from our database. No names, companies, or addresses are ever shown.

EV

Service / Item Low Average High
EV Charger Circuit Only (no charger) (job) $400 $800 $1,400
Tesla Wall Connector Install (job) $800 $1,500 $2,500

EV/Solar

Service / Item Low Average High
Battery Storage (Tesla Powerwall or equiv) (each) $8,000 $13,000 $18,000
EV Charger Install - Level 2 (40 amp) (job) $500 $1,200 $2,500
EV Charger Install - Level 2 (50 amp, dedicated circuit) (job) $800 $1,800 $3,000
Solar Panel Per Watt (installed) (watt) $2 $3 $4
Solar Panel System (10 kW) (job) $16,000 $25,000 $35,000
Solar Panel System (6 kW) (job) $10,000 $16,000 $22,000

Generator

Service / Item Low Average High
Automatic Transfer Switch (each) $300 $600 $1,200
Portable Generator Hookup (transfer switch) (job) $400 $800 $1,500
Whole House Generator (10-16 kW) (job) $5,000 $10,000 $18,000
Whole House Generator (20+ kW) (job) $10,000 $18,000 $30,000

Labor

Service / Item Low Average High
Ceiling Fan Install (each) $150 $300 $500
EV Charger Install (Level 2) (job) $500 $1,200 $2,500
Generator Install (whole house) (job) $6,000 $12,000 $20,000
Light Fixture Install (each) $80 $200 $400
Outlet Install / Replace (each) $100 $200 $350
Panel Upgrade (100 to 200 amp) (job) $1,500 $2,800 $4,500
Service / Diagnostic Call (visit) $75 $150 $300
Whole House Rewire (job) $6,000 $12,000 $20,000

Lighting

Service / Item Low Average High
Bathroom Exhaust Fan Install (each) $150 $350 $600
Bathroom Fan/Light Combo (each) $200 $400 $700
Bathroom Vanity Light Install (each) $100 $200 $400
Ceiling Fan Install (existing wiring) (each) $100 $200 $400
Ceiling Fan Install (new wiring) (each) $250 $500 $800
Chandelier Install (each) $100 $300 $600
LED Retrofit/Conversion (per fixture) (each) $25 $75 $150
LED Strip Lighting Install (job) $200 $500 $1,000
Landscape Lighting (per fixture) (each) $75 $200 $400
Motion Sensor Light (exterior) (each) $100 $250 $450
Motion Sensor Light Install (each) $75 $200 $400
Outdoor Lighting System (full install) (job) $1,500 $3,500 $7,000
Outdoor/Landscape Lighting (per fixture) (each) $75 $200 $400
Pathway Lights (set of 6) (set) $300 $700 $1,500
Pendant Light Install (each) $75 $200 $400
Pendant Light Install (each) $100 $250 $500
Recessed Light Install (per can) (each) $100 $200 $350
Recessed Lighting (6-pack install) (job) $500 $1,000 $1,800
Track Lighting Install (job) $200 $450 $800
Under-Cabinet Lighting (job) $200 $500 $1,000

Other

Service / Item Low Average High
Permits (job) $50 $200 $400

Outlets

Service / Item Low Average High
240V Outlet Install (dryer, range) (each) $200 $400 $700
Dedicated Circuit for Appliance (each) $200 $400 $700
Dimmer Switch Install (each) $75 $150 $275
Dryer Outlet (30 amp) (each) $150 $300 $550
Floor Outlet Install (each) $150 $300 $500
Floor Outlet Installation (each) $200 $400 $700
GFCI Outlet Install (each) $100 $200 $350
Outdoor GFCI Outlet (weatherproof) (each) $150 $300 $500
Outdoor Outlet Install (weatherproof) (each) $150 $300 $500
Range Outlet (50 amp) (each) $200 $400 $700
Smart Switch/Dimmer Install (each) $100 $200 $350
Standard Outlet Install (new) (each) $100 $200 $350
Three-Way Switch Install (each) $100 $225 $400
USB Outlet Install (each) $75 $150 $275
Whole Room Outlet/Switch Upgrade (room) $300 $700 $1,200

Panel

Service / Item Low Average High
AFCI Breaker Install (each) $125 $250 $400
AFCI/GFCI Breaker Install (each) $100 $200 $350
Breaker Replacement (each) $100 $200 $350
Circuit Breaker Replacement (each) $100 $200 $350
Electrical Panel Relocation (job) $1,500 $3,000 $5,000
GFCI Breaker Install (each) $125 $250 $400
Meter Base Replacement (job) $400 $800 $1,500
Panel Upgrade (100 to 200 amp) - full (job) $1,800 $3,000 $5,000
Panel Upgrade (200 to 400 amp) (job) $3,000 $5,000 $8,000
Sub-Panel Install (each) $500 $1,200 $2,000
Whole House Surge Protector (each) $100 $300 $500

Safety

Service / Item Low Average High
CO Detector Install (hardwired) (each) $50 $125 $225
CO Detector Install (hardwired) (each) $75 $150 $275
Electrical Inspection (visit) $100 $250 $400
GFCI Outlet Replacement (each) $75 $150 $275
Home Security System Install (job) $300 $800 $2,000
Security Camera System (4 cameras) (job) $500 $1,500 $3,000
Smoke Detector Install (hardwired) (each) $50 $125 $225
Smoke Detector Install (hardwired, each) (each) $75 $150 $275
Smoke/CO Detector System (whole house) (job) $300 $600 $1,200
Video Doorbell Install (each) $100 $250 $450
Whole House Surge Protector (job) $200 $400 $700

Smart Home

Service / Item Low Average High
Network Drop (Cat6, per run) (each) $100 $225 $400
Smart Home Hub/Wiring (job) $200 $500 $1,200
Smart Light Switch Install (per switch) (each) $75 $150 $275
Smart Lock Install (each) $150 $300 $500
Smart Thermostat Install (each) $75 $200 $400
Structured Wiring (Cat6/Coax, per drop) (each) $100 $200 $400
Whole Home Audio Pre-Wire (per room) (each) $200 $400 $700

Wiring

Service / Item Low Average High
Aluminum Wiring Remediation (job) $3,000 $8,000 $15,000
Attic Fan Install (each) $300 $600 $1,000
Attic Wiring Run (each) $200 $400 $700
Ceiling Fan Install (existing wiring) (each) $75 $200 $350
Ceiling Fan Install (new wiring) (each) $200 $400 $650
Ceiling Fan Junction Box (each) $75 $175 $350
Crawlspace Wiring Run (each) $250 $500 $800
Dedicated Circuit (appliance) (each) $150 $300 $500
Electric Vehicle Outlet (NEMA 14-50) (each) $200 $400 $750
Junction Box Repair (each) $75 $175 $350
Knob & Tube Wiring Replacement (job) $5,000 $10,000 $20,000
New Circuit Run (each) $150 $350 $600
Outlet Box Replacement (each) $75 $150 $300
Underground Conduit (per foot) (lnft) $8 $18 $30
Whole House Rewire (1,500 sqft) (job) $8,000 $15,000 $25,000
Whole House Rewire (2,500 sqft) (job) $12,000 $22,000 $38,000
Wire Run Per Foot (new construction) (lnft) $3 $7 $12

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