Electrical Panel Upgrade Cost in Maine
$1,100 – $3,450We estimate electrical panel upgrade in Maine at $1,100 to $3,450 for a replacement main panel, up to 200 amps, without utility fees. The national estimate is $1,000 to $3,150. Maine electrician pay is 19% above the national median, ranking 17 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 | $91 | $163 |
| Estimated total | $1,100 | $3,450 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Maine median wage from BLS (2025, $36.24 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. |
Who can legally do this in Maine
The State of Maine licenses electricians, who can face discipline from their licensing board if they violate Maine law or the board's rules.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $30.21 | $1,000 | $3,150 |
Other electrician jobs in Maine
Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in every state · Maine 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.