Whole-House Rewiring Cost in Kentucky
$5,600 – $19,900We estimate whole-house rewiring in Kentucky at $5,600 to $19,900 for a typical 1,500 to 2,000 square foot home, without wall repair. The national estimate is $5,800 to $20,700. Kentucky electrician pay is 5% below the national median, ranking 43 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 | $72 | $129 |
| Estimated total | $5,600 | $19,900 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Kentucky median wage from BLS (2025, $28.71 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 Kentucky
The Electrical Division of the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction licenses electricians and electrical contractors.
Check a license with Kentucky DHBC License Search and Verification
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $47.87 | $8,000 | $28,500 |
| Indiana | $32.93 | $6,100 | $21,800 |
| Missouri | $31.45 | $5,950 | $21,200 |
| Ohio | $31.11 | $5,900 | $21,000 |
| Tennessee | $29.37 | $5,650 | $20,200 |
| Virginia | $30.24 | $5,800 | $20,600 |
| West Virginia | $31.16 | $5,900 | $21,000 |
Other electrician jobs in Kentucky
Whole-House Rewiring cost in every state · Kentucky 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.