Whole-House Rewiring Cost in Hawaii
$7,800 – $27,900We estimate whole-house rewiring in Hawaii at $7,800 to $27,900 for a typical 1,500 to 2,000 square foot home, without wall repair. The national estimate is $5,800 to $20,700. Hawaii electrician pay is 53% above the national median, ranking 3 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 | $116 | $209 |
| Estimated total | $7,800 | $27,900 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Hawaii median wage from BLS (2025, $46.38 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 Hawaii
Hawaii's Board of Electricians and Plumbers issues electrician licenses. Even when a county does not require an electrical permit, the work may still have to be performed by a licensed electrician.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $36.62 | $6,600 | $23,500 |
Other electrician jobs in Hawaii
Whole-House Rewiring cost in every state · Hawaii 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.