Whole-House Rewiring Cost in Louisiana
$5,700 – $20,300We estimate whole-house rewiring in Louisiana at $5,700 to $20,300 for a typical 1,500 to 2,000 square foot home, without wall repair. The national estimate is $5,800 to $20,700. Louisiana electrician pay is 3% below the national median, ranking 35 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 | $74 | $133 |
| Estimated total | $5,700 | $20,300 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Louisiana median wage from BLS (2025, $29.59 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 Louisiana
A license from the State Licensing Board for Contractors applies to electrical projects exceeding $10,000, including labor and materials. Smaller jobs may still require a license; check with the board or your local licensing office.
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Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $23.59 | $4,950 | $17,600 |
| Mississippi | $29.26 | $5,650 | $20,200 |
| Texas | $28.16 | $5,500 | $19,700 |
Other electrician jobs in Louisiana
Whole-House Rewiring cost in every state · Louisiana 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.