Electrician Service Call Cost in Virginia
$130 – $460We estimate electrician service call in Virginia at $130 to $460 for diagnosing and fixing one small problem. The national estimate is $130 to $460. Virginia electrician pay is 0% below the national median, ranking 31 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 | $76 | $136 |
| Estimated total | $130 | $460 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Virginia median wage from BLS (2025, $30.24 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. |
Who can legally do this in Virginia
Electricians are licensed through Virginia's Tradesmen Program, with journeyman and master levels among the license classes.
Check a license with Virginia DPOR License Lookup
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $37.97 | $160 | $560 |
| Kentucky | $28.71 | $130 | $440 |
| Maryland | $35.33 | $150 | $530 |
| North Carolina | $27.31 | $120 | $420 |
| Tennessee | $29.37 | $130 | $450 |
| West Virginia | $31.16 | $140 | $470 |
Other electrician jobs in Virginia
Electrician Service Call cost in every state · Virginia 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.