Whole-House Rewiring Cost in Massachusetts
$6,750 – $24,200We estimate whole-house rewiring in Massachusetts at $6,750 to $24,200 for a typical 1,500 to 2,000 square foot home, without wall repair. The national estimate is $5,800 to $20,700. Massachusetts electrician pay is 26% above the national median, ranking 6 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 | $95 | $172 |
| Estimated total | $6,750 | $24,200 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Massachusetts median wage from BLS (2025, $38.18 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. |
Cities in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $38.42 | $6,800 | $24,300 |
Who can legally do this in Massachusetts
Massachusetts says electricians who provide services exclusively within the scope of their licensed profession do not need Home Improvement Contractor registration.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $37.28 | $6,650 | $23,800 |
| New Hampshire | $30.21 | $5,800 | $20,600 |
| New York | $37.86 | $6,750 | $24,000 |
| Rhode Island | $35.62 | $6,450 | $23,000 |
| Vermont | $30.49 | $5,800 | $20,700 |
Other electrician jobs in Massachusetts
Whole-House Rewiring cost in every state · Massachusetts 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.