Electrical Prices in Virginia — 2026 Rates

BLS wage data says electricians in Virginia earn $33.16/hr. That's 5.0% above the national average. Here's what that means for your bids.

Virginia Electrical Rates at a Glance

BLS Hourly Wage

$33.16

Customer Rate

$85–$114/hr

Markup Factor

3.0x

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2023. Customer rate = wage × markup.

Virginia vs. National Average

Virginia

$33.16/hr
+5.0%

National Avg

$31.60/hr

What Electricians Charge in Virginia

Service Virginia Price Range
Outlet or switch installation $105–$262
GFCI outlet install $136–$294
Ceiling fan installation $157–$367
Recessed lighting (per light) $157–$315
Circuit breaker replacement $157–$367
Dedicated circuit (for appliance) $210–$525
Panel upgrade (200A) $1574–$4198
EV charger installation (Level 2) $525–$1574
Whole-house rewire $8396–$20990

Prices adjusted from national averages using Virginia BLS wage data. Your local market may vary.

Virginia Electrical Price Calculator

Pre-loaded with Virginia rates. Enter your job's square footage and type to get a starting price.

— – —

Estimated per-job price for Virginia (—–—/hr effective rate)

Based on BLS wage data for Virginia (VA). Rates reflect state-level labor costs.

Virginia Electrical Pricing FAQ

How much do electricians charge in Virginia?

Based on BLS wage data, electricians in Virginia typically charge between $85 and $114 per hour. The actual rate depends on the job type, scope, and whether materials are included.

Are electrical prices in Virginia higher or lower than the national average?

Electrical labor costs in Virginia are 5.0% above the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage in Virginia is $33.16, compared to $31.60 nationally.

How should I price a electrical job in Virginia?

Start with your labor cost ($33.16/hr in Virginia), apply a 3.0x markup to cover overhead, supplies, insurance, and profit. That puts your customer-facing rate around $85–$114/hr. Then adjust for job scope: complex jobs command higher rates.

What affects electrical prices across Virginia?

The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within Virginia can vary 30–40%), job complexity, and recurring vs. one-time work. Recurring contracts cost less per visit because there's no re-quoting or onboarding.

Create a electrical proposal with Virginia rates

BidMaker pre-fills Virginia pricing into your proposal. Describe the job, get a quote in minutes.

Start for free

Free plan: 3 proposals/month. No credit card.

Need a proposal template?

Win the job with a professional proposal — not a text quote or a PDF nobody reads.

On this page

What BidMaker handles

  • AI writes the proposal from your description
  • Professional proposals in under 5 minutes
  • Branded PDF and shareable link
  • Client e-signature and acceptance

Electrical prices in other states

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Washington DC Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

Looking for national averages? Electrical Pricing Guide (National) →