Electrical Panel Upgrade Cost
$1,000 – $3,150A typical electrical panel upgrade costs about $1,000 to $3,150 in the U.S. That covers a replacement main panel, up to 200 amps, without utility fees. The range reflects parts, job difficulty and local labor rates.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $400 | $1,500 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 8 | 12 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $76 | $137 |
| Estimated total | $1,000 | $3,150 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the national median wage from BLS (2025, $30.38 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| This Old House | $1,300 | $3,000 | 100 to 200 amp upgrade. Page dated March 2026. |
| Bob Vila | $522 | $2,082 | Panel replacement, citing Angi and HomeAdvisor. Page dated April 2024. |
| Today's Homeowner | $2,000 | $3,000 | 200-amp service upgrade. Page dated April 2025. |
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This job often needs a permit. Check with your local building department before work starts.
Estimated cost by state
| State | Electrician median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $26.78 | $940 | $2,950 |
| Alaska | $43.00 | $1,250 | $3,800 |
| Arizona | $29.36 | $990 | $3,100 |
| Arkansas | $23.59 | $870 | $2,750 |
| California | $36.62 | $1,150 | $3,500 |
| Colorado | $29.92 | $1,000 | $3,100 |
| Connecticut | $37.28 | $1,150 | $3,500 |
| Delaware | $30.63 | $1,000 | $3,150 |
| District of Columbia | $37.97 | $1,150 | $3,550 |
| Florida | $27.52 | $950 | $3,000 |
| Georgia | $28.04 | $960 | $3,000 |
| Hawaii | $46.38 | $1,350 | $4,000 |
| Idaho | $30.29 | $1,000 | $3,150 |
| Illinois | $47.87 | $1,350 | $4,100 |
| Indiana | $32.93 | $1,050 | $3,300 |
| Iowa | $29.26 | $990 | $3,100 |
| Kansas | $31.66 | $1,050 | $3,200 |
| Kentucky | $28.71 | $970 | $3,050 |
| Louisiana | $29.59 | $990 | $3,100 |
| Maine | $36.24 | $1,100 | $3,450 |
| Maryland | $35.33 | $1,100 | $3,400 |
| Massachusetts | $38.18 | $1,150 | $3,550 |
| Michigan | $36.67 | $1,150 | $3,500 |
| Minnesota | $37.58 | $1,150 | $3,550 |
| Mississippi | $29.26 | $990 | $3,100 |
| Missouri | $31.45 | $1,050 | $3,200 |
| Montana | $36.90 | $1,150 | $3,500 |
| Nebraska | $29.24 | $980 | $3,100 |
| Nevada | $35.37 | $1,100 | $3,400 |
| New Hampshire | $30.21 | $1,000 | $3,150 |
| New Jersey | $37.14 | $1,150 | $3,500 |
| New Mexico | $28.07 | $960 | $3,000 |
| New York | $37.86 | $1,150 | $3,550 |
| North Carolina | $27.31 | $950 | $2,950 |
| North Dakota | $31.59 | $1,050 | $3,200 |
| Ohio | $31.11 | $1,000 | $3,200 |
| Oklahoma | $29.33 | $990 | $3,100 |
| Oregon | $48.71 | $1,350 | $4,150 |
| Pennsylvania | $32.50 | $1,050 | $3,250 |
| Rhode Island | $35.62 | $1,100 | $3,400 |
| South Carolina | $28.24 | $960 | $3,000 |
| South Dakota | $29.51 | $990 | $3,100 |
| Tennessee | $29.37 | $990 | $3,100 |
| Texas | $28.16 | $960 | $3,000 |
| Utah | $29.81 | $1,000 | $3,100 |
| Vermont | $30.49 | $1,000 | $3,150 |
| Virginia | $30.24 | $1,000 | $3,150 |
| Washington | $45.78 | $1,300 | $3,950 |
| West Virginia | $31.16 | $1,000 | $3,200 |
| Wisconsin | $36.80 | $1,150 | $3,500 |
| Wyoming | $36.59 | $1,150 | $3,500 |
Common questions
How much does electrical panel upgrade cost?
A typical electrical panel upgrade costs about $1,000 to $3,150 in the U.S. That covers a replacement main panel, up to 200 amps, without utility fees. The range reflects parts, job difficulty and local labor rates.
Which states cost the most for electrical panel upgrade?
Labor is the part that changes by state. See the table on this page for each state's estimate.
How long does an electrical panel upgrade take?
Fixr says a typical installation takes four to eight hours with two electricians and can stretch to several days depending on your home's wiring. Moving the panel to a new location adds a few days. Source
How do I know if I need to upgrade my electrical panel?
Have a licensed electrician decide. CPSC says to have one check your home's electrical system if you notice dimming or flickering lights, sizzling or buzzing sounds, an odor of overheated plastic, plugs that pull out easily, sparks, hot switch plates or outlet covers, or breakers that need resetting often. We recommend not opening the panel yourself. Source
Can I upgrade my own electrical panel?
Rules are local. Portland, Oregon, for example, requires an electrical permit to replace a service panel and lets a homeowner do electrical work only in a home they own and live in. Ask your local building department, and we recommend a licensed electrician for this job. Source
Does an electrical panel upgrade qualify for a tax credit?
The IRS page says you can claim the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit, which listed panelboards of 200 amps or more when needed to support qualifying equipment, for improvements made through December 31, 2025, and it gives no later date. This is general information, not tax advice, so ask a tax professional about your situation. Source
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.