Whole-House Rewiring Cost in Washington
$7,700 – $27,600We estimate whole-house rewiring in Washington at $7,700 to $27,600 for a typical 1,500 to 2,000 square foot home, without wall repair. The national estimate is $5,800 to $20,700. Washington electrician pay is 51% above the national median, ranking 4 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 | $114 | $206 |
| Estimated total | $7,700 | $27,600 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Washington median wage from BLS (2025, $45.78 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 Washington
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $48.93 | $8,100 | $29,000 |
Who can legally do this in Washington
In Washington, only licensed electrical contractors employing certified electricians may perform electrical work, though property owners and qualifying nonprofit entities may apply for an exemption.
Compared with neighboring states
Other electrician jobs in Washington
Whole-House Rewiring cost in every state · Washington 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.