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Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · 1.6 million people
House rewiring cost in Milwaukee, WI
Most homeowners pay $7,200 – $12,000 (mid-range, typical $9,200, before sales tax), 15% above the national average and 1% above the Wisconsin average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Milwaukee, WI
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $7,250 $5,650 – $9,450 | $5,135 | $2,130 |
| Mid-range | $9,200 $7,200 – $12,000 | $6,496 | $2,725 |
| Premium | $14,800 $11,500 – $19,200 | $9,451 | $5,325 |
Why prices in Milwaukee, WI are different
Labor is about 70% of a mid-range house rewiring job, around 59 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Milwaukee, WI area cost about 23% 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 15% above the national figure and 1% above the Wisconsin average.
Milwaukee, WI ranks 15 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| House rewiring cost in Madison, WI | $9,250 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $9,200 |
| Wisconsin average | $9,100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does house rewiring cost in Milwaukee, WI?
A mid-range job typically costs $9,200 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $7,200 – $12,000. Basic is about $7,250 and premium about $14,800.
Is house rewiring more expensive in Milwaukee, WI than elsewhere in Wisconsin?
Milwaukee, WI: 1% above the Wisconsin average of $9,100. Labor is about 70% of a mid-range house rewiring job, around 59 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Milwaukee, WI area cost about 23% 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 15% above the national figure and 1% above the Wisconsin average.
How does Milwaukee, WI compare with other large metros?
Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Milwaukee, WI ranks 15 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $8,000.
How much of the price is labor in Milwaukee, WI?
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 cities.
Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.