Home Repair Decoded

Electrical Panel Upgrade Cost in Montana

$1,150 – $3,500We estimate electrical panel upgrade in Montana at $1,150 to $3,500 for a replacement main panel, up to 200 amps, without utility fees. The national estimate is $1,000 to $3,150. Montana electrician pay is 21% above the national median, ranking 12 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$400$1,500
Labor hours (our assumption)812
Billed labor rate per hour$92$166
Estimated total$1,150$3,500

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Montana median wage from BLS (2025, $36.90 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.

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Idaho$30.29$1,000$3,150
North Dakota$31.59$1,050$3,200
South Dakota$29.51$990$3,100
Wyoming$36.59$1,150$3,500

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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.