Electrical Panel Upgrade Cost in South Carolina
$960 – $3,000We estimate electrical panel upgrade in South Carolina at $960 to $3,000 for a replacement main panel, up to 200 amps, without utility fees. The national estimate is $1,000 to $3,150. South Carolina electrician pay is 7% below the national median, ranking 44 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 | $71 | $127 |
| Estimated total | $960 | $3,000 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the South Carolina median wage from BLS (2025, $28.24 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. |
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $28.04 | $960 | $3,000 |
| North Carolina | $27.31 | $950 | $2,950 |
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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.