Electrical Panel Upgrade Cost in Texas
$960 – $3,000We estimate electrical panel upgrade in Texas 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. Texas electrician pay is 7% below the national median, ranking 45 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 | $70 | $127 |
| Estimated total | $960 | $3,000 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Texas median wage from BLS (2025, $28.16 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 Texas
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $28.37 | $970 | $3,050 |
| Houston | $28.45 | $970 | $3,050 |
| San Antonio | $27.41 | $950 | $3,000 |
Who can legally do this in Texas
State electrician licensing from TDLR generally applies in Texas outside the listed exemptions. Municipal or regional rules may override those exemptions.
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Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $23.59 | $870 | $2,750 |
| Louisiana | $29.59 | $990 | $3,100 |
| New Mexico | $28.07 | $960 | $3,000 |
| Oklahoma | $29.33 | $990 | $3,100 |
Other electrician jobs in Texas
Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in every state · Texas 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.