Electrical
Wiring and Outlets: costs by job
Install, replace, repair and maintain costs for every wiring and outlets job we track, with the trade required and how DIY-friendly each one is.
Verified August 2026
Cost comparison
Typical national figures for a standard single-family home.
| Electrical Outlet InstallationTypical $260 · Electrician · DIY 3/5 | $120 – $600 |
|---|---|
| Electrical Outlet ReplacementTypical $260 · Electrician · DIY 3/5 | $120 – $600 |
| Electrical Outlet RepairTypical $57 · Electrician · DIY 3/5 | $26 – $132 |
| Light Switch InstallationTypical $220 · Electrician · DIY 4/5 | $100 – $500 |
| Light Switch ReplacementTypical $220 · Electrician · DIY 4/5 | $100 – $500 |
| Light Switch RepairTypical $48 · Electrician · DIY 4/5 | $22 – $110 |
| 220V Outlet InstallationTypical $550 · Electrician · DIY 2/5 | $250 – $1,200 |
| Knob and Tube Wiring ReplacementTypical $9,500 · Electrician · DIY 1/5 | $4,500 – $22,000 |
Electrical Outlet
Light Switch
Light Switch InstallationTypical $220 · Tier 3Light Switch ReplacementTypical $220 · Tier 3Light Switch RepairTypical $48 · Tier 3
Variants: Dimmer · Smart · Three-way