Whole-House Rewiring Cost in South Carolina
$5,550 – $19,700We estimate whole-house rewiring in South Carolina at $5,550 to $19,700 for a typical 1,500 to 2,000 square foot home, without wall repair. The national estimate is $5,800 to $20,700. South Carolina electrician pay is 7% below the national median, ranking 44 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 | $71 | $127 |
| Estimated total | $5,550 | $19,700 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the South Carolina median wage from BLS (2025, $28.24 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. |
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $28.04 | $5,500 | $19,600 |
| North Carolina | $27.31 | $5,400 | $19,300 |
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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.