Whole-House Rewiring Cost in New Mexico
$5,500 – $19,600We estimate whole-house rewiring in New Mexico at $5,500 to $19,600 for a typical 1,500 to 2,000 square foot home, without wall repair. The national estimate is $5,800 to $20,700. New Mexico electrician pay is 8% below the national median, ranking 46 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 | $70 | $126 |
| Estimated total | $5,500 | $19,600 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the New Mexico median wage from BLS (2025, $28.07 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 Mexico
The Construction Industries Division licenses electrical contractors and offers journeyman certificates, and the handyman exemption does not cover electrical wiring.
Check a license with New Mexico Construction Industries Division license search
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $29.36 | $5,650 | $20,200 |
| Colorado | $29.92 | $5,750 | $20,500 |
| Oklahoma | $29.33 | $5,650 | $20,200 |
| Texas | $28.16 | $5,500 | $19,700 |
| Utah | $29.81 | $5,750 | $20,400 |
Other electrician jobs in New Mexico
Whole-House Rewiring cost in every state · New Mexico 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.