Electrician Service Call Cost in New Jersey
$160 – $550We estimate electrician service call in New Jersey at $160 to $550 for diagnosing and fixing one small problem. The national estimate is $130 to $460. New Jersey electrician pay is 22% above the national median, ranking 11 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 | $93 | $167 |
| Estimated total | $160 | $550 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the New Jersey median wage from BLS (2025, $37.14 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. |
Who can legally do this in New Jersey
Electrical contractors are licensed by the State and do not need home improvement registration when working within their profession. A municipal permit for electrical work must be signed and sealed by a New Jersey licensed electrical contractor.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $30.63 | $130 | $460 |
| New York | $37.86 | $160 | $560 |
| Pennsylvania | $32.50 | $140 | $490 |
Other electrician jobs in New Jersey
Electrician Service Call cost in every state · New Jersey 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.