Outlet Replacement Cost in Iowa
$90 – $320We estimate outlet replacement in Iowa at $90 to $320 for one standard or GFCI outlet on an existing circuit. The national estimate is $100 to $330. Iowa electrician pay is 4% below the national median, ranking 40 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 | $73 | $132 |
| Estimated total | $90 | $320 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Iowa median wage from BLS (2025, $29.26 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. |
Who can legally do this in Iowa
Iowa's Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing handles electrical licensing, including Class A journeyman licenses under Iowa Code chapter 103.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $47.87 | $140 | $490 |
| Minnesota | $37.58 | $110 | $400 |
| Missouri | $31.45 | $100 | $340 |
| Nebraska | $29.24 | $90 | $320 |
| South Dakota | $29.51 | $90 | $330 |
| Wisconsin | $36.80 | $110 | $390 |
Other electrician jobs in Iowa
Outlet Replacement cost in every state · Iowa 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.