Electrician Service Call Cost in Texas
$130 – $430We estimate electrician service call in Texas at $130 to $430 for diagnosing and fixing one small problem. The national estimate is $130 to $460. Texas electrician pay is 7% below the national median, ranking 45 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 | $70 | $127 |
| Estimated total | $130 | $430 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Texas median wage from BLS (2025, $28.16 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 Texas
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $28.37 | $130 | $430 |
| Houston | $28.45 | $130 | $430 |
| San Antonio | $27.41 | $120 | $420 |
Who can legally do this in Texas
State electrician licensing from TDLR generally applies in Texas outside the listed exemptions. Municipal or regional rules may override those exemptions.
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Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $23.59 | $110 | $370 |
| Louisiana | $29.59 | $130 | $450 |
| New Mexico | $28.07 | $130 | $430 |
| Oklahoma | $29.33 | $130 | $450 |
Other electrician jobs in Texas
Electrician Service Call cost in every state · Texas 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.