Electrical Panel Upgrade Cost in Massachusetts
$1,150 – $3,550We estimate electrical panel upgrade in Massachusetts at $1,150 to $3,550 for a replacement main panel, up to 200 amps, without utility fees. The national estimate is $1,000 to $3,150. Massachusetts electrician pay is 26% above the national median, ranking 6 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 | $95 | $172 |
| Estimated total | $1,150 | $3,550 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Massachusetts median wage from BLS (2025, $38.18 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 Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $38.42 | $1,150 | $3,550 |
Who can legally do this in Massachusetts
Massachusetts says electricians who provide services exclusively within the scope of their licensed profession do not need Home Improvement Contractor registration.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $37.28 | $1,150 | $3,500 |
| New Hampshire | $30.21 | $1,000 | $3,150 |
| New York | $37.86 | $1,150 | $3,550 |
| Rhode Island | $35.62 | $1,100 | $3,400 |
| Vermont | $30.49 | $1,000 | $3,150 |
Other electrician jobs in Massachusetts
Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in every state · Massachusetts 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.