Whole-House Rewiring Cost in District of Columbia
$6,750 – $24,100We estimate whole-house rewiring in District of Columbia at $6,750 to $24,100 for a typical 1,500 to 2,000 square foot home, without wall repair. The national estimate is $5,800 to $20,700. District of Columbia electrician pay is 25% above the national median, ranking 7 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 | $95 | $171 |
| Estimated total | $6,750 | $24,100 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the District of Columbia median wage from BLS (2025, $37.97 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 District of Columbia
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $36.50 | $6,550 | $23,400 |
Who can legally do this in District of Columbia
The DC Board of Industrial Trades licenses electricians. DC is a single jurisdiction, so this is a District-level license.
Check a license with SCOUT, DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection
Compared with neighboring states
Other electrician jobs in District of Columbia
Whole-House Rewiring cost in every state · District of Columbia 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.