Electrician Service Call Cost in Rhode Island
$150 – $530We estimate electrician service call in Rhode Island at $150 to $530 for diagnosing and fixing one small problem. The national estimate is $130 to $460. Rhode Island electrician pay is 17% above the national median, ranking 18 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 | $89 | $160 |
| Estimated total | $150 | $530 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Rhode Island median wage from BLS (2025, $35.62 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. |
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $37.28 | $160 | $550 |
| Massachusetts | $38.18 | $160 | $570 |
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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.