Electrician Service Call Cost in Massachusetts
$160 – $570We estimate electrician service call in Massachusetts at $160 to $570 for diagnosing and fixing one small problem. The national estimate is $130 to $460. Massachusetts electrician pay is 26% above the national median, ranking 6 of 51.
| 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 | $95 | $172 |
| Estimated total | $160 | $570 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Massachusetts median wage from BLS (2025, $38.18 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 Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $38.42 | $160 | $570 |
Who can legally do this in Massachusetts
Massachusetts says electricians who provide services exclusively within the scope of their licensed profession do not need Home Improvement Contractor registration.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $37.28 | $160 | $550 |
| New Hampshire | $30.21 | $130 | $460 |
| New York | $37.86 | $160 | $560 |
| Rhode Island | $35.62 | $150 | $530 |
| Vermont | $30.49 | $130 | $460 |
Other electrician jobs in Massachusetts
Electrician Service Call cost in every state · Massachusetts home repair guide
Sources
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.