Home Repair Decoded

Electrician Cost Per Hour in South Carolina

$71 – $127We estimate a electrician in South Carolina bills about $71 to $127 an hour, based on the state's median wage of $28.24 from BLS (2025). The U.S. median is $30.38.

What common jobs cost in South Carolina

JobLowHigh
Electrical Panel Upgrade$960$3,000
Outlet Replacement$90$310
Electrician Service Call$130$430
Ceiling Fan Installation$170$630
Whole-House Rewiring$5,550$19,700

Neighboring states

PlaceMedian wageBilled lowBilled high
Georgia$28.04$70$126
North Carolina$27.31$68$123
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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.