Whole-House Rewiring Cost in New Jersey
$6,650 – $23,700We estimate whole-house rewiring in New Jersey at $6,650 to $23,700 for a typical 1,500 to 2,000 square foot home, without wall repair. The national estimate is $5,800 to $20,700. New Jersey electrician pay is 22% above the national median, ranking 11 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 | $93 | $167 |
| Estimated total | $6,650 | $23,700 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the New Jersey median wage from BLS (2025, $37.14 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 New Jersey
Electrical contractors are licensed by the State and do not need home improvement registration when working within their profession. A municipal permit for electrical work must be signed and sealed by a New Jersey licensed electrical contractor.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $30.63 | $5,850 | $20,800 |
| New York | $37.86 | $6,750 | $24,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $32.50 | $6,050 | $21,600 |
Other electrician jobs in New Jersey
Whole-House Rewiring cost in every state · New Jersey 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.