Outlet Replacement Cost in California
$110 – $390We estimate outlet replacement in California at $110 to $390 for one standard or GFCI outlet on an existing circuit. The national estimate is $100 to $330. California electrician pay is 21% above the national median, ranking 15 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $20 | $60 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 2 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $92 | $165 |
| Estimated total | $110 | $390 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the California median wage from BLS (2025, $36.62 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. |
Cities in California
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $35.49 | $110 | $380 |
| San Francisco | $44.63 | $130 | $460 |
| Riverside | $35.00 | $110 | $380 |
| San Diego | $36.62 | $110 | $390 |
Who can legally do this in California
Electrical contractors are licensed by the Contractors State License Board under the C-10 Electrical Contractor classification.
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Compared with neighboring states
Other electrician jobs in California
Outlet Replacement cost in every state · California 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.