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Electricians Cost in Boston, MA (2026 Estimates)

Local wage data from BLS, plus the national job cost range. Checked Oct 13, 2026.

What electricians earn in the Boston metro

10th percentile$22.71/hr
Median$38.42/hr
90th percentile$62.17/hr

Boston metro area. 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 OEUM001446000000047211108, fetched Oct 13, 2026.

Boston median$38.42/hr
National median$30.38/hr
Difference+26%

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

Based on 3 local data points (BLS wage percentiles).

Frequently asked questions

How much do electricians earn in Boston?

BLS May 2025 data puts the median hourly wage at $38.42, 26% above the national median of $30.38.

How much will a electrician job cost in Boston?

We do not have a free, citable local job price source yet. The national HomeAdvisor normal range is $163 to $538.

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