Whole-House Rewiring Cost in Iowa
$5,650 – $20,200We estimate whole-house rewiring in Iowa at $5,650 to $20,200 for a typical 1,500 to 2,000 square foot home, without wall repair. The national estimate is $5,800 to $20,700. Iowa electrician pay is 4% below the national median, ranking 40 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 | $73 | $132 |
| Estimated total | $5,650 | $20,200 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Iowa median wage from BLS (2025, $29.26 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 Iowa
Iowa's Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing handles electrical licensing, including Class A journeyman licenses under Iowa Code chapter 103.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $47.87 | $8,000 | $28,500 |
| Minnesota | $37.58 | $6,700 | $23,900 |
| Missouri | $31.45 | $5,950 | $21,200 |
| Nebraska | $29.24 | $5,650 | $20,200 |
| South Dakota | $29.51 | $5,700 | $20,300 |
| Wisconsin | $36.80 | $6,600 | $23,600 |
Other electrician jobs in Iowa
Whole-House Rewiring cost in every state · Iowa 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.