Home Repair Decoded

Electrical Panel Upgrade Cost in Arkansas

$870 – $2,750We estimate electrical panel upgrade in Arkansas at $870 to $2,750 for a replacement main panel, up to 200 amps, without utility fees. The national estimate is $1,000 to $3,150. Arkansas electrician pay is 22% below the national median, ranking 51 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$400$1,500
Labor hours (our assumption)812
Billed labor rate per hour$59$106
Estimated total$870$2,750

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Arkansas median wage from BLS (2025, $23.59 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate

What other publishers report

National figures as published by each source, checked 2026-11-03. Their scope can differ from ours.
PublisherLowHighScope
This Old House$1,300$3,000100 to 200 amp upgrade. Page dated March 2026.
Bob Vila$522$2,082Panel replacement, citing Angi and HomeAdvisor. Page dated April 2024.
Today's Homeowner$2,000$3,000200-amp service upgrade. Page dated April 2025.

Who can legally do this in Arkansas

The Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners licenses electricians, including master, residential master, journeyman and residential journeyman classes.

Check a license with Find A Licensed Contractor, Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Louisiana$29.59$990$3,100
Mississippi$29.26$990$3,100
Missouri$31.45$1,050$3,200
Oklahoma$29.33$990$3,100
Tennessee$29.37$990$3,100
Texas$28.16$960$3,000

Other electrician jobs in Arkansas

Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in every state · Arkansas 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.