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Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · 2.5 million people

House rewiring cost in Portland, OR

Most homeowners pay $8,950 – $14,900 (mid-range, typical $11,500, before sales tax), 44% above the national average and 3% above the Oregon average.

Most homeowners pay

$8,950 – $14,900Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · 1076 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $11,500
Labour $8,774Materials $2,725Work hours: 58.6

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Price levels in Portland, OR

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$9,050
$7,050 – $11,800
$6,936$2,130
Mid-range$11,500
$8,950 – $14,900
$8,774$2,725
Premium$18,100
$14,100 – $23,500
$12,766$5,325

Why prices in Portland, OR are different

Labor is about 76% of a mid-range house rewiring job, around 59 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Portland, OR area cost about 66% more 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 44% above the national figure and 3% above the Oregon average.

Portland, OR ranks 1 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 Portland, OR?

A mid-range job typically costs $11,500 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $8,950 – $14,900. Basic is about $9,050 and premium about $18,100.

Is house rewiring more expensive in Portland, OR than elsewhere in Oregon?

Portland, OR: 3% above the Oregon average of $11,200. Labor is about 76% of a mid-range house rewiring job, around 59 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Portland, OR area cost about 66% more 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 44% above the national figure and 3% above the Oregon average.

How does Portland, OR compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Portland, OR ranks 1 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $8,000.

How much of the price is labor in Portland, OR?

About 76% 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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