Electrical Pricing Guide

Device Pricing

Device	Material Cost	Labor Hours	Labor Cost (@$85/hr)	Total Cost
Rough-In
Duplex Receptacle (20A, 125V) — rough-in + trim	$8.50	0.75	$63.75	$72.25
GFCI Receptacle (20A, 125V) — rough-in + trim	$22.00	0.90	$76.50	$98.50
Dedicated Receptacle (20A, 125V) — rough-in + trim	$12.00	1.00	$85.00	$97.00
Single-Pole Switch — rough-in + trim	$6.00	0.60	$51.00	$57.00
3-Way Switch — rough-in + trim	$9.00	0.80	$68.00	$77.00
4-Way Switch — rough-in + trim	$14.00	0.90	$76.50	$90.50
Recessed LED Downlight — rough-in + trim	$45.00	1.25	$106.25	$151.25
Ceiling Fan — rough-in + trim	$120.00	2.00	$170.00	$290.00
Exhaust Fan — rough-in + trim	$85.00	1.50	$127.50	$212.50
Fire Alarm Device — rough-in + trim	$45.00	1.00	$85.00	$130.00
Junction Box (4-square)	$8.00	0.50	$42.50	$50.50
Motor Connection (w/ whip & disconnect)	$45.00	2.50	$212.50	$257.50
Data/Low-Voltage Outlet — rough-in only	$5.00	0.50	$42.50	$47.50
Floor Box Assembly — rough-in + trim	$125.00	2.00	$170.00	$295.00
Trim
Dimmer Switch — rough-in + trim	$28.00	0.70	$59.50	$87.50
Occupancy Sensor Switch — rough-in + trim	$35.00	0.80	$68.00	$103.00
Surface-Mount Light Fixture — rough-in + trim	$65.00	1.50	$127.50	$192.50
Pendant Light Fixture — rough-in + trim	$85.00	1.75	$148.75	$233.75
LED Exit Sign — rough-in + trim	$55.00	1.00	$85.00	$140.00
Emergency Light w/ Battery — rough-in + trim	$75.00	1.25	$106.25	$181.25
Exterior Wall-Mount Light — rough-in + trim	$95.00	1.50	$127.50	$222.50
Smoke Detector (hardwired) — rough-in + trim	$32.00	0.75	$63.75	$95.75
CO Detector (hardwired) — rough-in + trim	$38.00	0.75	$63.75	$101.75
Service/Panels
Electrical Panel — furnish + install	$450.00	8.00	$680.00	$1130.00
Dry-Type Transformer — furnish + install	$1200.00	12.00	$1020.00	$2220.00
Safety Disconnect Switch — furnish + install	$85.00	2.00	$170.00	$255.00
General
Miscellaneous Electrical Device	$25.00	1.00	$85.00	$110.00

Conduit Pricing

EMT Conduit

Size	Material ($/ft)	Labor (hrs/ft)	Labor Cost ($/ft)	Total ($/ft)
1/2"	$1.20	0.060	$5.10	$6.30
3/4"	$1.80	0.080	$6.80	$8.60
1"	$2.80	0.100	$8.50	$11.30
1-1/4"	$3.80	0.120	$10.20	$14.00
1-1/2"	$4.50	0.140	$11.90	$16.40
2"	$6.00	0.160	$13.60	$19.60

IMC Conduit

Size	Material ($/ft)	Labor (hrs/ft)	Labor Cost ($/ft)	Total ($/ft)
1/2"	$2.50	0.080	$6.80	$9.30
3/4"	$3.50	0.100	$8.50	$12.00
1"	$5.00	0.120	$10.20	$15.20
1-1/4"	$7.00	0.150	$12.75	$19.75
1-1/2"	$8.50	0.180	$15.30	$23.80
2"	$11.00	0.200	$17.00	$28.00

Rigid Steel Conduit

Size	Material ($/ft)	Labor (hrs/ft)	Labor Cost ($/ft)	Total ($/ft)
1/2"	$3.00	0.100	$8.50	$11.50
3/4"	$4.20	0.120	$10.20	$14.40
1"	$6.00	0.150	$12.75	$18.75
1-1/4"	$8.50	0.180	$15.30	$23.80
1-1/2"	$10.00	0.200	$17.00	$27.00
2"	$13.00	0.250	$21.25	$34.25

PVC Conduit

Size	Material ($/ft)	Labor (hrs/ft)	Labor Cost ($/ft)	Total ($/ft)
1/2"	$0.60	0.050	$4.25	$4.85
3/4"	$0.90	0.060	$5.10	$6.00
1"	$1.40	0.080	$6.80	$8.20
1-1/4"	$2.00	0.100	$8.50	$10.50
1-1/2"	$2.50	0.120	$10.20	$12.70
2"	$3.20	0.140	$11.90	$15.10

MC Cable

Size	Material ($/ft)	Labor (hrs/ft)	Labor Cost ($/ft)	Total ($/ft)
12/2	$1.50	0.040	$3.40	$4.90
12/3	$2.00	0.040	$3.40	$5.40
10/2	$2.20	0.050	$4.25	$6.45
10/3	$2.80	0.050	$4.25	$7.05
8/3	$4.50	0.060	$5.10	$9.60

Flexible Metal Conduit

Size	Material ($/ft)	Labor (hrs/ft)	Labor Cost ($/ft)	Total ($/ft)
3/8"	$1.00	0.050	$4.25	$5.25
1/2"	$1.30	0.060	$5.10	$6.40
3/4"	$1.80	0.080	$6.80	$8.60
1"	$2.50	0.100	$8.50	$11.00

Wire	Cost per Foot
#14 THHN Copper	$0.12
#12 THHN Copper	$0.18
#10 THHN Copper	$0.30
#8 THHN Copper	$0.55
#6 THHN Copper	$0.85
#4 THHN Copper	$1.35
#3 THHN Copper	$1.65
#2 THHN Copper	$2.10
#1 THHN Copper	$2.80
#1/0 THHN Copper	$3.50
#2/0 THHN Copper	$4.20
#3/0 THHN Copper	$5.10
#4/0 THHN Copper	$6.30

Wire

Cost per Foot

#14 THHN Copper

$0.12

#12 THHN Copper

$0.18

#10 THHN Copper

$0.30

#8 THHN Copper

$0.55

#6 THHN Copper

$0.85

#4 THHN Copper

$1.35

#3 THHN Copper

$1.65

#2 THHN Copper

$2.10

#1 THHN Copper

$2.80

#1/0 THHN Copper

$3.50

#2/0 THHN Copper

$4.20

#3/0 THHN Copper

$5.10

#4/0 THHN Copper

$6.30

How to Use This Pricing Guide

This guide provides national average material costs and labor hours for common residential and light commercial electrical work. Use it as a starting point when building estimates — but always verify pricing with your local suppliers and adjust labor rates to match your market.

Material costs reflect typical electrical distributor pricing. Labor hours are based on industry averages for a journeyman electrician working in standard conditions. Your actual productivity will vary based on job complexity, site conditions, and crew experience.

For the most accurate estimates, get current quotes from your suppliers and track your crew's actual labor hours on completed jobs to build your own historical data.

Factors That Affect Electrical Pricing

Several factors can cause significant variation from these averages:

Regional labor rates — Electrician wages range from $45/hr in rural areas to $120+/hr in major metros. Prevailing wage jobs may require even higher rates.
Material costs and copper fluctuations — Copper prices swing 20-30% year over year. Wire and conduit pricing follows commodity markets closely.
Job complexity — Renovation work, high ceilings, confined spaces, and coordination with other trades all increase labor hours beyond these baseline figures.
Prevailing wage requirements — Government-funded projects require Davis-Bacon wages, which can be 1.5-2x standard rates depending on the jurisdiction.
Permit and inspection costs — These vary significantly by municipality and are not included in the per-device pricing above.

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