Outlet Replacement Cost in Texas
$90 – $310We estimate outlet replacement in Texas at $90 to $310 for one standard or GFCI outlet on an existing circuit. The national estimate is $100 to $330. Texas electrician pay is 7% below the national median, ranking 45 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 | $127 |
| Estimated total | $90 | $310 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Texas median wage from BLS (2025, $28.16 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 Texas
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $28.37 | $90 | $320 |
| Houston | $28.45 | $90 | $320 |
| San Antonio | $27.41 | $90 | $310 |
Who can legally do this in Texas
State electrician licensing from TDLR generally applies in Texas outside the listed exemptions. Municipal or regional rules may override those exemptions.
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Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $23.59 | $80 | $270 |
| Louisiana | $29.59 | $90 | $330 |
| New Mexico | $28.07 | $90 | $310 |
| Oklahoma | $29.33 | $90 | $320 |
Other electrician jobs in Texas
Outlet Replacement cost in every state · Texas 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.