Electrician Service Call Cost in Maryland
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $20 | $50 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1.5 | 3 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $88 | $159 |
| Estimated total | $150 | $530 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Maryland median wage from BLS (2025, $35.33 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixr | $176 | $327 | Typical cost per visit. Page dated January 2025. |
| This Old House | $150 | $600 | Typical electrician visit. Page dated June 2026. |
| Today's Homeowner | $150 | $200 | Flat first-hour minimum, not a whole job. Page dated April 2025. |
Cities in Maryland
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $31.54 | $140 | $480 |
Who can legally do this in Maryland
Maryland's green-technology licensing page says master electricians generally need a license from the local jurisdiction. In the few places that don't issue one, a State master electrician's license is required.
Check a license with Maryland Home Improvement Commission license search
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $30.63 | $130 | $460 |
| District of Columbia | $37.97 | $160 | $560 |
| Pennsylvania | $32.50 | $140 | $490 |
| Virginia | $30.24 | $130 | $460 |
| West Virginia | $31.16 | $140 | $470 |
Other electrician jobs in Maryland
Electrician Service Call cost in every state · Maryland home repair guide
General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.