Whole-House Rewiring Cost in New York
$6,750 – $24,000We estimate whole-house rewiring in New York at $6,750 to $24,000 for a typical 1,500 to 2,000 square foot home, without wall repair. The national estimate is $5,800 to $20,700. New York electrician pay is 25% above the national median, ranking 8 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 | $170 |
| Estimated total | $6,750 | $24,000 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the New York median wage from BLS (2025, $37.86 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 New York
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $37.99 | $6,750 | $24,100 |
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $37.28 | $6,650 | $23,800 |
| Massachusetts | $38.18 | $6,750 | $24,200 |
| New Jersey | $37.14 | $6,650 | $23,700 |
| Pennsylvania | $32.50 | $6,050 | $21,600 |
| Vermont | $30.49 | $5,800 | $20,700 |
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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.