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Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN · 1.4 million people

House rewiring cost in Louisville, KY

Most homeowners pay $6,200 – $10,300 (mid-range, typical $7,950, before sales tax), 1% below the national average and 3% above the Kentucky average.

Most homeowners pay

$6,200 – $10,300Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN · 1076 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $7,950
Labour $5,212Materials $2,725Work hours: 58.6

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Price levels in Louisville, KY

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$6,250
$4,900 – $8,150
$4,121$2,130
Mid-range$7,950
$6,200 – $10,300
$5,212$2,725
Premium$12,900
$10,100 – $16,800
$7,584$5,325

Why prices in Louisville, KY are different

Labor is about 66% of a mid-range house rewiring job, around 59 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Louisville, KY area cost about 1% less than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 1% below the national figure and 3% above the Kentucky average.

Louisville, KY ranks 58 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does house rewiring cost in Louisville, KY?

A mid-range job typically costs $7,950 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $6,200 – $10,300. Basic is about $6,250 and premium about $12,900.

Is house rewiring more expensive in Louisville, KY than elsewhere in Kentucky?

Louisville, KY: 3% above the Kentucky average of $7,700. Labor is about 66% of a mid-range house rewiring job, around 59 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Louisville, KY area cost about 1% less than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 1% below the national figure and 3% above the Kentucky average.

How does Louisville, KY compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Louisville, KY ranks 58 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $8,000.

How much of the price is labor in Louisville, KY?

About 66% at the mid-range level, around 59 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between cities.

Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.

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