Whole-House Rewiring Cost in Pennsylvania
$6,050 – $21,600We estimate whole-house rewiring in Pennsylvania at $6,050 to $21,600 for a typical 1,500 to 2,000 square foot home, without wall repair. The national estimate is $5,800 to $20,700. Pennsylvania electrician pay is 7% above the national median, ranking 22 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 | $81 | $146 |
| Estimated total | $6,050 | $21,600 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Pennsylvania median wage from BLS (2025, $32.50 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 Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $35.86 | $6,500 | $23,100 |
Who can legally do this in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has no statewide requirement for most contractors, but some municipalities set their own requirements for electrical contractors or electricians. Check with the municipality where the work will take place.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $30.63 | $5,850 | $20,800 |
| Maryland | $35.33 | $6,400 | $22,900 |
| New Jersey | $37.14 | $6,650 | $23,700 |
| New York | $37.86 | $6,750 | $24,000 |
| Ohio | $31.11 | $5,900 | $21,000 |
| West Virginia | $31.16 | $5,900 | $21,000 |
Other electrician jobs in Pennsylvania
Whole-House Rewiring cost in every state · Pennsylvania 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.