Electrician Service Call Cost in New York
$160 – $560We estimate electrician service call in New York at $160 to $560 for diagnosing and fixing one small problem. The national estimate is $130 to $460. New York electrician pay is 25% above the national median, ranking 8 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 | $170 |
| Estimated total | $160 | $560 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the New York median wage from BLS (2025, $37.86 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 New York
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $37.99 | $160 | $560 |
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $37.28 | $160 | $550 |
| Massachusetts | $38.18 | $160 | $570 |
| New Jersey | $37.14 | $160 | $550 |
| Pennsylvania | $32.50 | $140 | $490 |
| Vermont | $30.49 | $130 | $460 |
Other electrician jobs in New York
Electrician Service Call cost in every state · New York 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.