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Electricians Cost (2026 Estimates)

How much do electricians cost? National figures from cited sources, checked Oct 13, 2026.

National job cost

$351 average
$0National normal range: $163 to $538$753

Average $351. Licensed electricians charge $50 to $130 per hour, plus a $100 to $200 service call fee.

Estimate, national. Source: HomeAdvisor cost guide (updated Jun 19, 2026), checked Oct 13, 2026

What workers earn nationally

10th percentile$20.50/hr
Median$30.38/hr
90th percentile$52.17/hr

United States. What workers in this job earn per hour (SOC 47-2111, Electricians), not what you pay. Company rates add overhead, insurance and travel. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 data, series OEUN000000000000047211108, fetched Oct 13, 2026.

Electricians by city

Boston, MA

Median wage $38.42/hr

Austin, TX

Median wage $29.03/hr

Denver, CO

Median wage $30.36/hr

Frequently asked questions

How much do electricians cost?

HomeAdvisor's national normal range is $163 to $538 (checked Oct 13, 2026).

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