Outlet Replacement Cost in New Mexico
$90 – $310We estimate outlet replacement in New Mexico at $90 to $310 for one standard or GFCI outlet on an existing circuit. The national estimate is $100 to $330. New Mexico electrician pay is 8% below the national median, ranking 46 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 | $70 | $126 |
| Estimated total | $90 | $310 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the New Mexico median wage from BLS (2025, $28.07 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 New Mexico
The Construction Industries Division licenses electrical contractors and offers journeyman certificates, and the handyman exemption does not cover electrical wiring.
Check a license with New Mexico Construction Industries Division license search
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $29.36 | $90 | $320 |
| Colorado | $29.92 | $90 | $330 |
| Oklahoma | $29.33 | $90 | $320 |
| Texas | $28.16 | $90 | $310 |
| Utah | $29.81 | $90 | $330 |
Other electrician jobs in New Mexico
Outlet Replacement cost in every state · New Mexico 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.