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Lone Star Electric

Hello, our journeyman electricians in Houston charge from $65 an hour for standard work. Is this for a new outlet or a full panel upgrade?

Prairie Wire & Power

Hi, our Chicago rate for electrical work is $70 to $100 an hour, plus a service call. Would you like materials included or labor only?

Desert Current Electric

Hello, licensed electricians in Phoenix quote from $50 an hour, and a home project usually starts near $194. What work do you need done, and when?

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Electrician in the United States: hourly rates and costs

An electrician in the United States usually charges $50 to $130 an hour, plus a service call fee of $75 to $200, and a typical home project is priced between $194 and $634. These are approximate figures from sellers' websites, October 2026. The fastest way to see current prices for your job is to describe it on BlaBlaPrice.

Approximate prices in United States, October 2026 (sellers' websites)
WorkApproximate price
Licensed electrician, hourly rate, national$50–$130 per hour
Hourly rate, Midwest region (for example Chicago)$70–$100 per hour
Hourly rate, South (for example Houston)$65–$95 per hour
Typical home project$194–$634

License and certification rules

Electrician licenses are issued by each state, and the requirements differ from one to the next. Typical rules include being at least 18, holding a high school diploma or GED, having legal authorization to work in the U.S., and passing an exam. Experience minimums run from 2 to 7 years in the states that publish them. In Texas, one listing gives a $30 fee to apply for a journeyman license, and renewal fees can run from about $30 to $300. Ask for the license number and its class before work starts.

Season and the cold months

Winter here runs from December to February and summer from June to August, so October falls between the two extremes. Heating controls, outdoor power and lighting faults are more likely to need an electrician when the weather turns cold, so a check in October can prevent a rushed call in January. Booking early also gives you a wider choice of time slots.

What to write in the request

Describe the work, such as new outlets, a panel upgrade or fixtures, along with the address, the workplace and the date you need it done. Say whether the job needs a licensed electrician, since some work requires permits and inspection. Ask whether the quote includes materials, because an hourly rate and a service call fee are not the same as a flat price for the whole job. Give a budget range so sellers can quote within it.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. You describe the job in your own words in a chat, and BlaBlaPrice's AI asks for missing details, then looks through electricians' websites and price lists in this country and shows the prices and businesses it found. Electricians registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer, and your contact details stay hidden until you decide to share them. For related trades, see Construction / finish work, or read how BlaBlaPrice works.

Questions and answers

How much does an electrician cost per hour in the US?

Licensed electricians usually charge $50 to $130 an hour. In the Midwest and South the snippets show lower rates, from $65 to $100 an hour.

Do I need to check an electrician's license?

Yes. Licenses are issued by each state, so ask for the license number and its class before the work starts.

What does a service call cost?

Electricians often charge a service call fee of $75 to $200 on top of the hourly rate, so ask whether it is included in the quote.

What does it take to become a licensed electrician?

Applicants typically need to be at least 18, hold a high school diploma or GED, have 2 to 7 years of experience in the states that publish a figure, and pass an exam.

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