Electrician Service Call Cost in Wisconsin
$160 – $550We estimate electrician service call in Wisconsin at $160 to $550 for diagnosing and fixing one small problem. The national estimate is $130 to $460. Wisconsin electrician pay is 21% above the national median, ranking 13 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 | $92 | $166 |
| Estimated total | $160 | $550 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Wisconsin median wage from BLS (2025, $36.80 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 Wisconsin
Wisconsin's Department of Safety and Professional Services issues Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Registered Electrician, Electrical Apprentice and Electrical Contractor credentials.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $47.87 | $200 | $700 |
| Iowa | $29.26 | $130 | $450 |
| Michigan | $36.67 | $160 | $550 |
| Minnesota | $37.58 | $160 | $560 |
Other electrician jobs in Wisconsin
Electrician Service Call cost in every state · Wisconsin 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.