Whole-House Rewiring Cost in Maine
$6,550 – $23,300We estimate whole-house rewiring in Maine at $6,550 to $23,300 for a typical 1,500 to 2,000 square foot home, without wall repair. The national estimate is $5,800 to $20,700. Maine electrician pay is 19% above the national median, ranking 17 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 | $91 | $163 |
| Estimated total | $6,550 | $23,300 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Maine median wage from BLS (2025, $36.24 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 Maine
The State of Maine licenses electricians, who can face discipline from their licensing board if they violate Maine law or the board's rules.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $30.21 | $5,800 | $20,600 |
Other electrician jobs in Maine
Whole-House Rewiring cost in every state · Maine 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.