Electrician Service Call Cost in North Carolina
$120 – $420We estimate electrician service call in North Carolina at $120 to $420 for diagnosing and fixing one small problem. The national estimate is $130 to $460. North Carolina electrician pay is 10% below the national median, ranking 49 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 | $68 | $123 |
| Estimated total | $120 | $420 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the North Carolina median wage from BLS (2025, $27.31 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 North Carolina
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $28.41 | $130 | $430 |
Who can legally do this in North Carolina
The North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors regulates electrical contractors under NC General Statutes Chapter 87, Article 4.
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Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $28.04 | $130 | $430 |
| South Carolina | $28.24 | $130 | $430 |
| Tennessee | $29.37 | $130 | $450 |
| Virginia | $30.24 | $130 | $460 |
Other electrician jobs in North Carolina
Electrician Service Call cost in every state · North Carolina 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.