Electrical work is not the place to cut corners. In Boston, licensed electrician rates runs well above the national average.
Boston electrician pricing
- Service call / diagnostic: $185-$425
- Hourly rate: $100-$195
- Panel upgrade (200A): $2,200-$4,250
- EV charger install: $725-$1,700 depending on run length
- Add outlets or fixtures: $170-$365 each
Hire safely
- MA requires a licensed electrician for most work, confirm the license.
- Permits matter for panels and new circuits. A pro who skips them is a liability.
- Get it in writing.
Warning signs you should not ignore
Warm outlets, flickering lights, a burning smell, or a panel that trips often. Those are call-today problems, not wait-and-see.
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