Outlet Replacement Cost in Pennsylvania
$100 – $350We estimate outlet replacement in Pennsylvania at $100 to $350 for one standard or GFCI outlet on an existing circuit. The national estimate is $100 to $330. Pennsylvania electrician pay is 7% above the national median, ranking 22 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 | $81 | $146 |
| Estimated total | $100 | $350 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Pennsylvania median wage from BLS (2025, $32.50 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 Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $35.86 | $110 | $380 |
Who can legally do this in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has no statewide requirement for most contractors, but some municipalities set their own requirements for electrical contractors or electricians. Check with the municipality where the work will take place.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $30.63 | $100 | $340 |
| Maryland | $35.33 | $110 | $380 |
| New Jersey | $37.14 | $110 | $390 |
| New York | $37.86 | $110 | $400 |
| Ohio | $31.11 | $100 | $340 |
| West Virginia | $31.16 | $100 | $340 |
Other electrician jobs in Pennsylvania
Outlet Replacement cost in every state · Pennsylvania 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.