Whole-House Rewiring Cost in Vermont
$5,800 – $20,700We estimate whole-house rewiring in Vermont at $5,800 to $20,700 for a typical 1,500 to 2,000 square foot home, without wall repair. The national estimate is $5,800 to $20,700. Vermont electrician pay is 0% above the national median, ranking 29 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 | $76 | $137 |
| Estimated total | $5,800 | $20,700 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Vermont median wage from BLS (2025, $30.49 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. |
Who can legally do this in Vermont
The Vermont Division of Fire Safety issues electrical licenses. Tradespeople licensed by the Department of Public Safety are exempt from contractor registration when working within their scope.
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Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $38.18 | $6,750 | $24,200 |
| New Hampshire | $30.21 | $5,800 | $20,600 |
| New York | $37.86 | $6,750 | $24,000 |
Other electrician jobs in Vermont
Whole-House Rewiring cost in every state · Vermont 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.