Installing an outlet costs $100 to $450, with most homeowners paying around $300 per outlet.1 The receptacle itself is only $3 to $5 for a standard model; the rest is labor and any new wiring.2 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on outlet type, how much new wiring or wall access the job needs, and local electrician rates.
$300
average per outlet (Angi)
$229
average per outlet (HomeAdvisor)
$297–$360
per outlet (Homewyse)
$325
typical project (Yelp)
What sources say
| Source | Figure | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Angi | $300 average, $100 – $450 per outlet | All outlet types |
| HomeAdvisor | $229 average, $138 – $320 | Single outlet at $80 – $596 depending on style |
| Homewyse | $297 – $360 per outlet | Basic install, wire run within 15 ft |
| Yelp | $325 typical, $195 – $560 | Marketplace quotes |
| Thumbtack | $253 – $711, about $424 average | Switch and outlet jobs combined |
The per-outlet averages cluster between $229 and $360. Thumbtack sits a little apart because its figure is a combined switch-and-outlet average, not outlets alone. Angi and HomeAdvisor print the same receptacle unit prices, so those rows share one dataset.1,2,3,4,5
Receptacle prices by type, unit only (Angi)
| Outlet type | Unit price |
|---|---|
| Standard 120V | $3 – $5 |
| Heavy-duty 220V / 240V | $10 – $20 |
| GFCI | $7 – $25 |
| AFCI | $20 – $30 |
| Tamper-resistant | $5 – $10 |
| USB | $20 – $40 |
| Smart | $25 – $50 |
| Floor | $30 – $50 |
Installed cost by type (Yelp)
| Outlet type | Typical installed | Range |
|---|---|---|
| GFCI | $275 | $185 – $440 |
| AFCI | $285 | $190 – $495 |
| Grounded duplex | $305 | $195 – $530 |
Yelp prices a new 240-volt outlet circuit at $300 to $800 installed.5
Cost by number of outlets (HomeAdvisor)
| Outlets | Cost installed |
|---|---|
| 1 | $130 – $300 |
| 2 | $250 – $600 |
| 3 | $400 – $900 |
| 4 | $500 – $1,200 |
| 5 | $650 – $1,500 |
| 10 | $1,350 – $3,000+ |
Costs scale almost linearly: each additional outlet adds roughly the same $130 to $300 as the first.2
Labor
| Source | Electrician rate |
|---|---|
| HomeAdvisor | $50 – $100 per hour; master electricians $90 – $120 |
| Thumbtack | $75 – $95 per hour |
| Yelp | $80 – $195 per hour, $134 typical |
Many electricians charge a service-call fee of $100 to $200, often credited back if you hire them for the job.5 Yelp quotes also vary sharply by city: a typical outlet job prices at $290 in Chicago and $550 in Seattle.5
Add-ons and related work
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical permit | $50 – $100 | HomeAdvisor |
| Rewiring sections with outdated wiring | $100 – $1,000 | HomeAdvisor |
| Moving an outlet | $25 – $300 | HomeAdvisor |
| Permits, wiring and drywall repairs combined | $150 – $1,000+ | Angi |
DIY or hire
Swapping an existing receptacle like-for-like with the breaker off is the one piece many homeowners do themselves; new circuits, 240-volt runs and anything that needs a permit are pro work. The Home Depot outlets and receptacles category shows current unit pricing against the Angi table above.
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All cost guides
Sources
1. Angi — Outlet Installation Cost
2. HomeAdvisor — Electrical Outlet Installation Cost
3. Thumbtack — Switch and Outlet Installation Cost
4. Homewyse — Cost to Install an Electrical Outlet
5. Yelp — Outlet Installation Cost