Electrician Service Call Cost in Pennsylvania
$140 – $490We estimate electrician service call in Pennsylvania at $140 to $490 for diagnosing and fixing one small problem. The national estimate is $130 to $460. Pennsylvania electrician pay is 7% above the national median, ranking 22 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 | $81 | $146 |
| Estimated total | $140 | $490 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Pennsylvania median wage from BLS (2025, $32.50 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 Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $35.86 | $150 | $530 |
Who can legally do this in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has no statewide requirement for most contractors, but some municipalities set their own requirements for electrical contractors or electricians. Check with the municipality where the work will take place.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $30.63 | $130 | $460 |
| Maryland | $35.33 | $150 | $530 |
| New Jersey | $37.14 | $160 | $550 |
| New York | $37.86 | $160 | $560 |
| Ohio | $31.11 | $140 | $470 |
| West Virginia | $31.16 | $140 | $470 |
Other electrician jobs in Pennsylvania
Electrician Service Call cost in every state · Pennsylvania 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.