Electrical Outlet Installation Cost
Electrical Outlet Installation costs most homeowners between$297 and $360 per outlet, per homewyse.com. Your price depends mostly on job size, location, and local labor rates.
π Read the full electrical outlet installation cost guide βNational β per outlet
$297 β $360
Typical average: $329
Cost per outlet. Reference range reorganized from homewyse.com; not a quote.
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$297 β $360
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Cost breakdown
Where your money goes on a typical job.
| Cost component | Typical range | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Outlet Cost | $18β$23 | 6% |
| Electrical Outlet Installation Labor, Basic | $186β$226 | 63% |
| Electrical Outlet Installation Job Supplies | $9.44β$11 | 3% |
| Option: Add AFCI Circuit Protection | $83β$101 | 28% |
Electrical Outlet Installation cost by city
Local labor and disposal rates move the price up or down. Tap a city for local detail.
| City | Typical range | vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $420β$509 | +41% |
| San Jose, CA | $393β$476 | +32% |
| San Francisco, CA | $393β$476 | +32% |
| Seattle, WA | $379β$460 | +28% |
| Chicago, IL | $365β$443 | +23% |
| Boston, MA | $365β$443 | +23% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $352β$426 | +18% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $338β$410 | +14% |
| San Diego, CA | $338β$410 | +14% |
| Minneapolis, MN | $338β$410 | +14% |
| Columbus, OH | $289β$350 | -3% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $283β$343 | -5% |
| Denver, CO | $283β$343 | -5% |
| Atlanta, GA | $270β$327 | -9% |
| Houston, TX | $264β$320 | -11% |
| Dallas, TX | $264β$320 | -11% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $261β$317 | -12% |
| Miami, FL | $261β$317 | -12% |
| San Antonio, TX | $259β$314 | -13% |
| Austin, TX | $256β$310 | -14% |
Frequently asked questions
οΌ οΌ How much does electrical outlet installation cost?
Nationally, electrical outlet installation typically costs $297β$360 per outlet, based on homewyse.com data.
οΌ οΌ What's included in electrical outlet installation cost?
A typical job breaks down into electrical outlet cost, electrical outlet installation labor, basic, electrical outlet installation job supplies, option: add afci circuit protection. The exact mix and totals vary by market.
οΌ οΌ Does electrical outlet installation cost vary by city?
Yes. It runs highest in New York, NY ($420β$509) and lowest in Austin, TX ($256β$310), driven by local labor and disposal rates.