Outlet Replacement Cost in Virginia
$100 – $330We estimate outlet replacement in Virginia at $100 to $330 for one standard or GFCI outlet on an existing circuit. The national estimate is $100 to $330. Virginia electrician pay is 0% below the national median, ranking 31 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 | $76 | $136 |
| Estimated total | $100 | $330 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Virginia median wage from BLS (2025, $30.24 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 Virginia
Electricians are licensed through Virginia's Tradesmen Program, with journeyman and master levels among the license classes.
Check a license with Virginia DPOR License Lookup
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $37.97 | $110 | $400 |
| Kentucky | $28.71 | $90 | $320 |
| Maryland | $35.33 | $110 | $380 |
| North Carolina | $27.31 | $90 | $310 |
| Tennessee | $29.37 | $90 | $320 |
| West Virginia | $31.16 | $100 | $340 |
Other electrician jobs in Virginia
Outlet Replacement cost in every state · Virginia 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.