Electrical Panel Upgrade Cost in Georgia
$960 – $3,000We estimate electrical panel upgrade in Georgia at $960 to $3,000 for a replacement main panel, up to 200 amps, without utility fees. The national estimate is $1,000 to $3,150. Georgia electrician pay is 8% below the national median, ranking 47 of 51.
| 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 | $70 | $126 |
| Estimated total | $960 | $3,000 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Georgia median wage from BLS (2025, $28.04 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. |
Cities in Georgia
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $28.20 | $960 | $3,000 |
Who can legally do this in Georgia
Georgia has a State Board of Electrical Contractors under the Secretary of State's Licensing Division.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $26.78 | $940 | $2,950 |
| Florida | $27.52 | $950 | $3,000 |
| North Carolina | $27.31 | $950 | $2,950 |
| South Carolina | $28.24 | $960 | $3,000 |
| Tennessee | $29.37 | $990 | $3,100 |
Other electrician jobs in Georgia
Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in every state · Georgia 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.