Home Repair Decoded

Outlet Replacement Cost in Missouri

$100 – $340We estimate outlet replacement in Missouri at $100 to $340 for one standard or GFCI outlet on an existing circuit. The national estimate is $100 to $330. Missouri electrician pay is 4% above the national median, ranking 25 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$20$60
Labor hours (our assumption)12
Billed labor rate per hour$79$142
Estimated total$100$340

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Missouri median wage from BLS (2025, $31.45 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

ItemSourced figureBasisSource
Labor hours0.5 – 1Replacement: 0.5 to 1 hour minimum. GFCI: about 1 hour per unit.Fixr

What other publishers report

National figures as published by each source, checked 2026-11-03. Their scope can differ from ours.
PublisherLowHighScope
Fixr$120$200Outlet installed with materials. Page dated August 2025.
Bob Vila$130$300Single GFCI outlet, citing Angi. Page dated August 2025.
Today's Homeowner$150$250Outlet repair or replacement. Page dated April 2025.

Cities in Missouri

Metro areaMedian wageLowHigh
St. Louis$37.10$110$390

Who can legally do this in Missouri

Missouri's statewide electrical contractor license is optional, not mandatory. Permits still come from the local government, and cities and counties continue to receive bond and insurance filings.

Check a license with Missouri Division of Professional Registration licensing portal

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Arkansas$23.59$80$270
Illinois$47.87$140$490
Iowa$29.26$90$320
Kansas$31.66$100$340
Kentucky$28.71$90$320
Nebraska$29.24$90$320
Oklahoma$29.33$90$320
Tennessee$29.37$90$320

Other electrician jobs in Missouri

Outlet Replacement cost in every state · Missouri 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.