Home Repair Decoded

Electrical Panel Upgrade Cost in Rhode Island

$1,100 – $3,400We estimate electrical panel upgrade in Rhode Island at $1,100 to $3,400 for a replacement main panel, up to 200 amps, without utility fees. The national estimate is $1,000 to $3,150. Rhode Island electrician pay is 17% above the national median, ranking 18 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$400$1,500
Labor hours (our assumption)812
Billed labor rate per hour$89$160
Estimated total$1,100$3,400

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Rhode Island median wage from BLS (2025, $35.62 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
Connecticut$37.28$1,150$3,500
Massachusetts$38.18$1,150$3,550

Other electrician jobs in Rhode Island

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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.