Whole-House Rewiring Cost in Connecticut
$6,650 – $23,800We estimate whole-house rewiring in Connecticut at $6,650 to $23,800 for a typical 1,500 to 2,000 square foot home, without wall repair. The national estimate is $5,800 to $20,700. Connecticut electrician pay is 23% above the national median, ranking 10 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 | $93 | $168 |
| Estimated total | $6,650 | $23,800 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Connecticut median wage from BLS (2025, $37.28 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. |
Who can legally do this in Connecticut
People doing electrical work must have the appropriate Connecticut license, in addition to any home improvement registration.
Check a license with Connecticut eLicense License Lookup
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $38.18 | $6,750 | $24,200 |
| New York | $37.86 | $6,750 | $24,000 |
| Rhode Island | $35.62 | $6,450 | $23,000 |
Other electrician jobs in Connecticut
Whole-House Rewiring cost in every state · Connecticut 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.