Whole-House Rewiring Cost in North Carolina
$5,400 – $19,300We estimate whole-house rewiring in North Carolina at $5,400 to $19,300 for a typical 1,500 to 2,000 square foot home, without wall repair. The national estimate is $5,800 to $20,700. North Carolina electrician pay is 10% below the national median, ranking 49 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 | $68 | $123 |
| Estimated total | $5,400 | $19,300 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the North Carolina median wage from BLS (2025, $27.31 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 North Carolina
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $28.41 | $5,550 | $19,800 |
Who can legally do this in North Carolina
The North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors regulates electrical contractors under NC General Statutes Chapter 87, Article 4.
Check a license with NC Licensing Board for General Contractors license search
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $28.04 | $5,500 | $19,600 |
| South Carolina | $28.24 | $5,550 | $19,700 |
| Tennessee | $29.37 | $5,650 | $20,200 |
| Virginia | $30.24 | $5,800 | $20,600 |
Other electrician jobs in North Carolina
Whole-House Rewiring cost in every state · North Carolina 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.