Whole-House Rewiring Cost in Wisconsin
$6,600 – $23,600We estimate whole-house rewiring in Wisconsin at $6,600 to $23,600 for a typical 1,500 to 2,000 square foot home, without wall repair. The national estimate is $5,800 to $20,700. Wisconsin electrician pay is 21% above the national median, ranking 13 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 | $92 | $166 |
| Estimated total | $6,600 | $23,600 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Wisconsin median wage from BLS (2025, $36.80 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 Wisconsin
Wisconsin's Department of Safety and Professional Services issues Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Registered Electrician, Electrical Apprentice and Electrical Contractor credentials.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $47.87 | $8,000 | $28,500 |
| Iowa | $29.26 | $5,650 | $20,200 |
| Michigan | $36.67 | $6,600 | $23,500 |
| Minnesota | $37.58 | $6,700 | $23,900 |
Other electrician jobs in Wisconsin
Whole-House Rewiring cost in every state · Wisconsin 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.