Electrician Cost Per Hour in Massachusetts
$95 – $172We estimate a electrician in Massachusetts bills about $95 to $172 an hour, based on the state's median wage of $38.18 from BLS (2025). The U.S. median is $30.38.
Massachusetts says electricians who provide services exclusively within the scope of their licensed profession do not need Home Improvement Contractor registration.
Metro areas
| Place | Median wage | Billed low | Billed high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $38.42 | $96 | $173 |
What common jobs cost in Massachusetts
| Job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Panel Upgrade | $1,150 | $3,550 |
| Outlet Replacement | $120 | $400 |
| Electrician Service Call | $160 | $570 |
| Ceiling Fan Installation | $200 | $770 |
| Whole-House Rewiring | $6,750 | $24,200 |
Neighboring states
| Place | Median wage | Billed low | Billed high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $37.28 | $93 | $168 |
| New Hampshire | $30.21 | $76 | $136 |
| New York | $37.86 | $95 | $170 |
| Rhode Island | $35.62 | $89 | $160 |
| Vermont | $30.49 | $76 | $137 |
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.