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House rewiring cost in Wisconsin
Most homeowners pay $7,100 – $11,800 (mid-range, typical $9,100, before sales tax), 14% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Wisconsin
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $7,200 $5,600 – $9,350 | $5,051 | $2,130 |
| Mid-range | $9,100 $7,100 – $11,800 | $6,390 | $2,725 |
| Premium | $14,600 $11,400 – $19,000 | $9,297 | $5,325 |
Why prices in Wisconsin are different
Labour makes up about 70% of a mid-range house rewiring job, around 59 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Wisconsin cost about 21% more than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 14% above the national figure.
Wisconsin ranks 15 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $7,550 | $9,600 | $15,300 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $7,600 | $9,600 | $15,300 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $7,350 | $9,300 | $14,900 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $7,350 | $9,300 | $14,900 |
| Wausau, WI | $7,300 | $9,300 | $14,900 |
| Madison, WI | $7,300 | $9,250 | $14,900 |
| Green Bay, WI | $7,250 | $9,200 | $14,700 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $7,250 | $9,200 | $14,800 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $7,200 | $9,150 | $14,700 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $7,200 | $9,150 | $14,700 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $7,100 | $9,000 | $14,500 |
| Kenosha, WI | $7,100 | $9,000 | $14,400 |
| Appleton, WI | $6,550 | $8,300 | $13,400 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $6,550 | $8,300 | $13,400 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $6,550 | $8,300 | $13,500 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $6,300 | $8,000 | $13,000 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $6,300 | $8,000 | $13,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does house rewiring cost in Wisconsin?
A mid-range job typically costs $9,100 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $7,100 and $11,800. A basic job is about $7,200 and a premium one about $14,600.
Is house rewiring more expensive in Wisconsin than the national average?
Wisconsin: 14% above the national average. Labour makes up about 70% of a mid-range house rewiring job, around 59 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Wisconsin cost about 21% more than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 14% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Wisconsin?
About 70% 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 regions.
Where in Wisconsin is it most expensive?
Janesville-Beloit, WI is the most expensive area at about $9,600 for a mid-range job, and Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $8,000.