Whole-House Rewiring Cost in Texas
$5,500 – $19,700We estimate whole-house rewiring in Texas at $5,500 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. Texas electrician pay is 7% below the national median, ranking 45 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 | $127 |
| Estimated total | $5,500 | $19,700 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Texas median wage from BLS (2025, $28.16 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 Texas
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $28.37 | $5,550 | $19,800 |
| Houston | $28.45 | $5,550 | $19,800 |
| San Antonio | $27.41 | $5,450 | $19,300 |
Who can legally do this in Texas
State electrician licensing from TDLR generally applies in Texas outside the listed exemptions. Municipal or regional rules may override those exemptions.
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Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $23.59 | $4,950 | $17,600 |
| Louisiana | $29.59 | $5,700 | $20,300 |
| New Mexico | $28.07 | $5,500 | $19,600 |
| Oklahoma | $29.33 | $5,650 | $20,200 |
Other electrician jobs in Texas
Whole-House Rewiring cost in every state · Texas 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.