Whole-House Rewiring Cost in California
$6,600 – $23,500We estimate whole-house rewiring in California at $6,600 to $23,500 for a typical 1,500 to 2,000 square foot home, without wall repair. The national estimate is $5,800 to $20,700. California electrician pay is 21% above the national median, ranking 15 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $2,000 | $7,000 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 50 | 100 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $92 | $165 |
| Estimated total | $6,600 | $23,500 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the California median wage from BLS (2025, $36.62 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 | $5,630 | $10,244 | 1,700 square foot existing home. Page dated January 2025. |
| This Old House | $12,000 | $20,000 | 2,000 square feet. Page dated June 2026. |
| Today's Homeowner | $4,000 | $15,000 | Typical full-home rewire. Page dated March 2025. |
Cities in California
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $35.49 | $6,450 | $23,000 |
| San Francisco | $44.63 | $7,600 | $27,100 |
| Riverside | $35.00 | $6,400 | $22,800 |
| San Diego | $36.62 | $6,600 | $23,500 |
Who can legally do this in California
Electrical contractors are licensed by the Contractors State License Board under the C-10 Electrical Contractor classification.
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Compared with neighboring states
Other electrician jobs in California
Whole-House Rewiring cost in every state · California 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.