Electrical Cost in Metro Detroit (2026)
Most electrical labor in Metro Detroit runs $90–$180 per hour, with larger jobs like panel upgrades and rewires quoted as a flat project price. Many electricians also charge a service fee for the diagnostic visit. Your final cost turns on the scope, how accessible the wiring is, and whether the work triggers code upgrades.
What drives the price
Access is a big factor — running a new circuit through an open basement is quick, while fishing wire through finished walls and insulated ceilings is slow, careful work. Scope is the next: adding one outlet is minor, upgrading a panel or rewiring a house is major. And older homes often trigger code corrections — an upgraded panel may require added grounding, AFCI/GFCI protection, or fixing unsafe prior work — which is real labor that protects you. The permit and inspection are modest line items on top.
Typical job ranges
- Service call / diagnostic: $90–$180, sometimes credited toward the work
- Add an outlet or switch: $150–$350 depending on access
- Panel upgrade (100A to 200A): $2,000–$4,500 installed and permitted
- EV charger circuit: $800–$2,500 depending on distance and panel capacity
- Whole-home rewire: $10,000–$25,000+ depending on size and access
How to read a quote
Ask whether the price includes the permit, the inspection, and any code corrections the electrician anticipates — especially in an older home where a panel upgrade often pulls grounding and circuit-protection work along with it. A bare hourly number with no scope invites surprises. The electricians in our network give you a written quote that names the work and the materials, so you can compare bids on the same footing.
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