Whole-House Rewiring Cost in Michigan
$6,600 – $23,500We estimate whole-house rewiring in Michigan at $6,600 to $23,500 for a typical 1,500 to 2,000 square foot home, without wall repair. The national estimate is $5,800 to $20,700. Michigan electrician pay is 21% above the national median, ranking 14 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 | $92 | $165 |
| Estimated total | $6,600 | $23,500 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Michigan median wage from BLS (2025, $36.67 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 Michigan
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $39.42 | $6,950 | $24,700 |
Who can legally do this in Michigan
Michigan's Bureau of Construction Codes licenses electrical journeymen, master electricians and electrical contractors.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $32.93 | $6,100 | $21,800 |
| Ohio | $31.11 | $5,900 | $21,000 |
| Wisconsin | $36.80 | $6,600 | $23,600 |
Other electrician jobs in Michigan
Whole-House Rewiring cost in every state · Michigan 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.