Electrical cost in Austin, TX
Licensed electricians handle panel upgrades, rewiring, outlet and lighting work, and EV charger installs. Electrical work is one area where DIY savings are rarely worth the risk or the failed inspection.
What's different about electrical in Austin
Pricing for electrical work in Austin tracks close to national averages, but availability tightens in the weeks after major storms. Get more than one quote and make sure each one covers the same scope before you compare numbers.
Austin runs 10–20% above the Texas average on most trades, driven by labor demand and permitting overhead. Jobs in unincorporated Travis or Williamson County often price meaningfully lower than the same work inside city limits.
Typical costs
Service call
Outlet, switch, or fixture troubleshooting.
$180 – $350
Panel upgrade to 200A
Includes permit and utility coordination.
$2,200 – $4,500
EV charger install
Depends on distance from the panel.
$800 – $2,400
Whole-home rewire
Common in pre-1960 homes.
$8,000 – $25,000
Ranges reflect typical residential pricing. Austin labor rates, permits, and access can move them.
Common questions
Do I need a panel upgrade?
If you have a 100A panel and plan to add an EV charger, heat pump, or major addition, usually yes. Frequent breaker trips are another sign.
Is aluminum wiring dangerous?
Branch aluminum wiring from the 1960s–70s needs approved connectors at every device. Many insurers ask about it.
Things to watch out for
- Handymen doing panel or circuit work without a master electrician's license number on the permit.
- Quotes that exclude the permit and inspection fee.
Serving Austin and nearby Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Leander, Kyle.
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