Outlet Replacement Cost
$100 – $330A typical outlet replacement costs about $100 to $330 in the U.S. That covers one standard or GFCI outlet on an existing circuit. The range reflects parts, job difficulty and local labor rates.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $20 | $60 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 2 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $76 | $137 |
| Estimated total | $100 | $330 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the national median wage from BLS (2025, $30.38 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate
What our assumptions are based on
| Item | Sourced figure | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor hours | 0.5 – 1 | Replacement: 0.5 to 1 hour minimum. GFCI: about 1 hour per unit. | Fixr |
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixr | $120 | $200 | Outlet installed with materials. Page dated August 2025. |
| Bob Vila | $130 | $300 | Single GFCI outlet, citing Angi. Page dated August 2025. |
| Today's Homeowner | $150 | $250 | Outlet repair or replacement. Page dated April 2025. |
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Estimated cost by state
| State | Electrician median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $26.78 | $90 | $300 |
| Alaska | $43.00 | $130 | $450 |
| Arizona | $29.36 | $90 | $320 |
| Arkansas | $23.59 | $80 | $270 |
| California | $36.62 | $110 | $390 |
| Colorado | $29.92 | $90 | $330 |
| Connecticut | $37.28 | $110 | $400 |
| Delaware | $30.63 | $100 | $340 |
| District of Columbia | $37.97 | $110 | $400 |
| Florida | $27.52 | $90 | $310 |
| Georgia | $28.04 | $90 | $310 |
| Hawaii | $46.38 | $140 | $480 |
| Idaho | $30.29 | $100 | $330 |
| Illinois | $47.87 | $140 | $490 |
| Indiana | $32.93 | $100 | $360 |
| Iowa | $29.26 | $90 | $320 |
| Kansas | $31.66 | $100 | $340 |
| Kentucky | $28.71 | $90 | $320 |
| Louisiana | $29.59 | $90 | $330 |
| Maine | $36.24 | $110 | $390 |
| Maryland | $35.33 | $110 | $380 |
| Massachusetts | $38.18 | $120 | $400 |
| Michigan | $36.67 | $110 | $390 |
| Minnesota | $37.58 | $110 | $400 |
| Mississippi | $29.26 | $90 | $320 |
| Missouri | $31.45 | $100 | $340 |
| Montana | $36.90 | $110 | $390 |
| Nebraska | $29.24 | $90 | $320 |
| Nevada | $35.37 | $110 | $380 |
| New Hampshire | $30.21 | $100 | $330 |
| New Jersey | $37.14 | $110 | $390 |
| New Mexico | $28.07 | $90 | $310 |
| New York | $37.86 | $110 | $400 |
| North Carolina | $27.31 | $90 | $310 |
| North Dakota | $31.59 | $100 | $340 |
| Ohio | $31.11 | $100 | $340 |
| Oklahoma | $29.33 | $90 | $320 |
| Oregon | $48.71 | $140 | $500 |
| Pennsylvania | $32.50 | $100 | $350 |
| Rhode Island | $35.62 | $110 | $380 |
| South Carolina | $28.24 | $90 | $310 |
| South Dakota | $29.51 | $90 | $330 |
| Tennessee | $29.37 | $90 | $320 |
| Texas | $28.16 | $90 | $310 |
| Utah | $29.81 | $90 | $330 |
| Vermont | $30.49 | $100 | $330 |
| Virginia | $30.24 | $100 | $330 |
| Washington | $45.78 | $130 | $470 |
| West Virginia | $31.16 | $100 | $340 |
| Wisconsin | $36.80 | $110 | $390 |
| Wyoming | $36.59 | $110 | $390 |
Common questions
How much does outlet replacement cost?
A typical outlet replacement costs about $100 to $330 in the U.S. That covers one standard or GFCI outlet on an existing circuit. The range reflects parts, job difficulty and local labor rates.
Which states cost the most for outlet replacement?
Labor is the part that changes by state. See the table on this page for each state's estimate.
How long does it take to replace an outlet?
Fixr says replacing an outlet typically takes half an hour to one hour of labor, and upgrading to a GFCI takes about an hour per outlet. Adding a new circuit or wiring takes longer. Source
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.