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Electrical Panel Upgrade Cost in Oregon

$1,350 – $4,150We estimate electrical panel upgrade in Oregon at $1,350 to $4,150 for a replacement main panel, up to 200 amps, without utility fees. The national estimate is $1,000 to $3,150. Oregon electrician pay is 60% above the national median, ranking 1 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$400$1,500
Labor hours (our assumption)812
Billed labor rate per hour$122$219
Estimated total$1,350$4,150

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Oregon median wage from BLS (2025, $48.71 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.

Cities in Oregon

Metro areaMedian wageLowHigh
Portland$50.53$1,400$4,250

Who can legally do this in Oregon

Electrical work is among the construction activities covered by the Construction Contractors Board license.

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Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
California$36.62$1,150$3,500
Idaho$30.29$1,000$3,150
Nevada$35.37$1,100$3,400
Washington$45.78$1,300$3,950

Other electrician jobs in Oregon

Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in every state · Oregon 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.