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Electricians in California

2,052 zip codes with active providers out of 1,757 total (116.8% coverage). Ranked #18 of 45 states by avg bid.

State Avg

$79.42

National Avg

$75.76

Coverage

116.8%

vs National

+4.8%

State vs National Average

California: $79+4.8% vs National Avg

Dashed line = National Avg ($76)

Electrician Costs in California

Typical cost range: $200–$500 for most repairs; $1,500–$4,000+ for panel upgrades

Outlet or switch replacement$100–$250
Ceiling fan installation$150–$400
Electrical panel upgrade (100A to 200A)$1,800–$4,000
Whole-home rewiring$8,000–$20,000
EV charger (Level 2) installation$500–$1,500
Recessed lighting (per light)$150–$300

When to Hire a Electrician

Emergency service available in most areas

Breakers trip frequently or you're running extension cords everywhere because you don't have enough outlets
You see flickering lights, hear buzzing from outlets, or smell a burning odor near switches or panels
Your home still has a fuse box or a panel rated at 60–100 amps and you're adding major appliances or an EV charger
You're finishing a basement, adding a room, or remodeling and need new circuits, outlets, or lighting

What to Look For

Active state electrical license — this is non-negotiable for safety and code compliance
Experience with your specific need, whether that's a panel upgrade, EV charger, or commercial work
Willingness to pull permits and schedule inspections — cutting corners here puts your home at risk
Clean, organized work and proper labeling of every circuit in your panel

Common Electrician Problems in California

Overloaded circuits that trip breakers repeatedly — common in older homes not designed for modern electrical loads

Outdated wiring (knob-and-tube, aluminum) that can't safely handle modern appliances and is a fire hazard

GFCI outlets that won't reset in kitchens, bathrooms, or outdoor areas — a potential shock hazard

Dimming or flickering lights caused by loose connections, overloaded circuits, or a failing main breaker

Dead outlets that may indicate a tripped GFCI elsewhere, a loose wire, or a failed outlet

Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Electrician in California

Will this work require a permit, and will you handle pulling it and scheduling the inspection?

Most electrical work beyond simple fixture swaps requires a permit. Unpermitted work can void your insurance, create liability, and become a problem when selling your home.

Is my current panel adequate for the work I need done, or should I plan for an upgrade?

Adding circuits to a maxed-out panel is unsafe and against code. A good electrician will assess your panel capacity first and be honest about whether an upgrade is needed.

What type of wire and breakers will you use?

Quality matters for safety. You want to know they're using copper wire (not aluminum for branch circuits) and breakers rated for your panel — mismatched breakers are a common code violation.

How long have you been licensed, and can I see proof of insurance?

Experience matters enormously in electrical work. A recently licensed electrician may be competent but less likely to have encountered unusual wiring situations in older homes.

Red Flags When Hiring a Electrician

  • Offers to do the work without a permit to 'save you money' — this is illegal and dangerous
  • Can't explain what they're doing in plain language or gets annoyed when you ask questions
  • Leaves junction boxes uncovered, doesn't label circuits, or leaves exposed wiring
  • Quotes a price that seems too good to be true — electrical work has real material costs and undercutting usually means corner-cutting

DIY vs Hiring a Professional Electrician

Homeowners can safely replace light switch covers, swap out light bulbs, and reset tripped breakers. But any work that involves opening up junction boxes, running new wire, touching your electrical panel, or working with 240V circuits must be done by a licensed electrician. Electrical mistakes are the leading cause of house fires and can kill. No YouTube video is worth that risk.

Electrician Safety Tips

  • Never work on your electrical panel yourself — even with the main breaker off, the lines coming in from the utility are still live and carry lethal voltage
  • If an outlet feels warm to the touch, makes a crackling sound, or shows scorch marks, turn off the breaker immediately and call an electrician
  • Water and electricity are a deadly combination — never attempt electrical work in damp or flooded areas without a professional

Best Time to Hire a Electrician in California

Electricians are busiest in spring and summer during remodeling season and when homeowners add outdoor lighting, pools, and AC units. Late fall brings demand for generator installations and holiday lighting circuits. Book panel upgrades and larger projects in late winter or early spring for shorter wait times and potentially better scheduling flexibility.

Electrician Licensing in California

Electricians are licensed by the state or municipality in all 50 states. Licensing typically requires thousands of hours of supervised apprenticeship plus a written exam. Always verify your electrician's license is current — most states have an online lookup tool. Some areas also require a separate business license.

City-by-City Costs (820 cities)

CityAvg BidMax BidMin BidZip Codes
Vista$150.00$150.00$150.004
Rancho Santa Fe$150.00$150.00$150.002
Poway$150.00$150.00$150.002
Ramona$150.00$150.00$150.001
San Marcos$150.00$150.00$150.004
San Luis Rey$150.00$150.00$150.001
Solana Beach$150.00$150.00$150.001
Santee$150.00$150.00$150.002
Escondido$150.00$150.00$150.007
Encinitas$150.00$150.00$150.002
Coronado$150.00$150.00$150.002
Del Mar$150.00$150.00$150.001
La Jolla$150.00$150.00$150.005
La Mesa$150.00$150.00$150.004
Cardiff By The Sea$150.00$150.00$150.001
Carlsbad$150.00$150.00$150.006
San Diego$146.05$150.00$90.0076
Oceanside$141.43$150.00$90.007
Brisbane$136.00$136.00$136.001
Morgan Hill$136.00$136.00$136.002
Half Moon Bay$136.00$136.00$136.001
Gilroy$136.00$136.00$136.002
Atherton$136.00$136.00$136.001
Los Altos$136.00$136.00$136.003
Moss Beach$136.00$136.00$136.001
Pescadero$136.00$136.00$136.001
Pacifica$136.00$136.00$136.001
Palo Alto$136.00$136.00$136.006
Mountain View$136.00$136.00$136.006
Mount Hamilton$136.00$136.00$136.001
Campbell$136.00$136.00$136.003
New Almaden$136.00$136.00$136.001
San Carlos$136.00$136.00$136.001
San Gregorio$136.00$136.00$136.001
San Bruno$136.00$136.00$136.001
San Jose$136.00$136.00$136.0057
San Mateo$136.00$136.00$136.005
South San Francisco$136.00$136.00$136.002
Stanford$136.00$136.00$136.001
Sunnyvale$136.00$136.00$136.005
Milpitas$136.00$136.00$136.002
Montara$136.00$136.00$136.001
Los Gatos$136.00$136.00$136.004
Burlingame$136.00$136.00$136.002
San Martin$136.00$136.00$136.001
Belmont$136.00$136.00$136.001
La Honda$136.00$136.00$136.001
Loma Mar$136.00$136.00$136.001
Daly City$136.00$136.00$136.004
Millbrae$136.00$136.00$136.001
Menlo Park$136.00$136.00$136.002
Holy City$136.00$136.00$136.001
Coyote$136.00$136.00$136.001
Cupertino$136.00$136.00$136.002
El Granada$136.00$136.00$136.001
Alviso$136.00$136.00$136.001
Redwood Estates$136.00$136.00$136.001
Redwood City$136.00$136.00$136.005
Portola Valley$136.00$136.00$136.001
Santa Clara$136.00$136.00$136.007
Saratoga$136.00$136.00$136.002
West Sacramento$121.00$121.00$121.004
Zamora$121.00$121.00$121.001
Dunnigan$121.00$121.00$121.001
Yolo$121.00$121.00$121.001
Clarksburg$121.00$121.00$121.001
Winters$121.00$121.00$121.001
Brooks$121.00$121.00$121.001
Rumsey$121.00$121.00$121.001
Knights Landing$121.00$121.00$121.001
Madison$121.00$121.00$121.001
Guinda$121.00$121.00$121.001
Esparto$121.00$121.00$121.001
Woodland$121.00$121.00$121.002
Davis$121.00$121.00$121.003
Capay$121.00$121.00$121.001
San Ysidro$120.00$150.00$90.002
Fallbrook$120.00$150.00$90.002
Antelope$116.00$116.00$116.001
Wilton$116.00$116.00$116.001
Walnut Creek$116.00$116.00$116.004
Walnut Grove$116.00$116.00$116.001
Rancho Cordova$116.00$116.00$116.003
Rio Vista$116.00$116.00$116.001
Piedmont$116.00$116.00$116.001
Orinda$116.00$116.00$116.001
Brentwood$116.00$116.00$116.001
Pleasanton$116.00$116.00$116.002
Sloughhouse$116.00$116.00$116.001
San Leandro$116.00$116.00$116.003
Vallejo$116.00$116.00$116.004
Union City$116.00$116.00$116.001
Travis AFB$116.00$116.00$116.001
Suisun City$116.00$116.00$116.001
Sunol$116.00$116.00$116.001
Vacaville$116.00$116.00$116.003
San Ramon$116.00$116.00$116.002
San Lorenzo$116.00$116.00$116.001
Rio Linda$116.00$116.00$116.001
Represa$116.00$116.00$116.001
Benicia$116.00$116.00$116.001
Birds Landing$116.00$116.00$116.001
Sacramento$116.00$116.00$116.00102
Ryde$116.00$116.00$116.001
Newark$116.00$116.00$116.001
Byron$116.00$116.00$116.001
Orangevale$116.00$116.00$116.001
North Highlands$116.00$116.00$116.001
Canyon$116.00$116.00$116.001
Citrus Heights$116.00$116.00$116.003
Herald$116.00$116.00$116.001
Hayward$116.00$116.00$116.007
Mather$116.00$116.00$116.001
Mcclellan$116.00$116.00$116.001
Livermore$116.00$116.00$116.002
Moraga$116.00$116.00$116.003
Carmichael$116.00$116.00$116.002
Lafayette$116.00$116.00$116.001
Isleton$116.00$116.00$116.001
Hood$116.00$116.00$116.001
Castro Valley$116.00$116.00$116.002
Dublin$116.00$116.00$116.001
Elmira$116.00$116.00$116.001
Elk Grove$116.00$116.00$116.004
Folsom$116.00$116.00$116.002
Fremont$116.00$116.00$116.005
Fair Oaks$116.00$116.00$116.001
Fairfield$116.00$116.00$116.002
Galt$116.00$116.00$116.001
Elverta$116.00$116.00$116.001
Diablo$116.00$116.00$116.001
Dixon$116.00$116.00$116.001
Danville$116.00$116.00$116.002
Courtland$116.00$116.00$116.001
Alamo$116.00$116.00$116.001
Alameda$116.00$116.00$116.002
Alpine$90.00$90.00$90.002
Loomis$90.00$90.00$90.001
Lakeside$90.00$90.00$90.001
National City$90.00$90.00$90.002
Lincoln$90.00$90.00$90.001
Newcastle$90.00$90.00$90.001
Lemon Grove$90.00$90.00$90.002
Nicolaus$90.00$90.00$90.001
Spring Valley$90.00$90.00$90.004
Rocklin$90.00$90.00$90.002
El Dorado Hills$90.00$90.00$90.001
Chula Vista$90.00$90.00$90.008
Imperial Beach$90.00$90.00$90.002
Valley Center$90.00$90.00$90.001
Roseville$90.00$90.00$90.003
Bonita$90.00$90.00$90.002
Granite Bay$90.00$90.00$90.001
Pleasant Grove$90.00$90.00$90.001
Penryn$90.00$90.00$90.001
El Cajon$90.00$90.00$90.004
Aliso Viejo$85.20$85.20$85.201
Laguna Woods$85.20$85.20$85.201
Lake Forest$85.20$85.20$85.201
Laguna Beach$85.20$85.20$85.201
Laguna Niguel$85.20$85.20$85.202
Laguna Hills$85.20$85.20$85.201
La Palma$85.20$85.20$85.201
Rancho Santa Margarita$85.20$85.20$85.201
Seal Beach$85.20$85.20$85.201
Midway City$85.20$85.20$85.201
Ladera Ranch$85.20$85.20$85.201
Mission Viejo$85.20$85.20$85.202
Corona Del Mar$85.20$85.20$85.201
Newport Beach$85.20$85.20$85.204
Newport Coast$85.20$85.20$85.201
Capistrano Beach$85.20$85.20$85.201
Cypress$85.20$85.20$85.201
Dana Point$85.20$85.20$85.201
Tustin$85.20$85.20$85.202
Trabuco Canyon$85.20$85.20$85.202
Silverado$85.20$85.20$85.201
San Juan Capistrano$85.20$85.20$85.201
Foothill Ranch$85.20$85.20$85.201
Cerritos$85.20$85.20$85.201
La Habra$85.20$85.20$85.203
Villa Park$85.20$85.20$85.201
Huntington Beach$85.20$85.20$85.206
Surfside$85.20$85.20$85.201
Buena Park$85.20$85.20$85.204
Camino$85.00$85.00$85.001
Meridian$85.00$85.00$85.001
Lotus$85.00$85.00$85.001
Meadow Vista$85.00$85.00$85.001
Yuba City$85.00$85.00$85.003
Cool$85.00$85.00$85.001
Mount Aukum$85.00$85.00$85.001
Dutch Flat$85.00$85.00$85.001
Drytown$85.00$85.00$85.001
Diamond Springs$85.00$85.00$85.001
Oregon House$85.00$85.00$85.001
Olivehurst$85.00$85.00$85.001
Dobbins$85.00$85.00$85.001
El Dorado$85.00$85.00$85.001
Ione$85.00$85.00$85.001
Somerset$85.00$85.00$85.001
Smartsville$85.00$85.00$85.001
Beale AFB$85.00$85.00$85.001
Plymouth$85.00$85.00$85.001
Placerville$85.00$85.00$85.001
Penn Valley$85.00$85.00$85.001
Pilot Hill$85.00$85.00$85.001
Sutter Creek$85.00$85.00$85.001
River Pines$85.00$85.00$85.001
Rio Oso$85.00$85.00$85.001
Cedar Ridge$85.00$85.00$85.001
Chicago Park$85.00$85.00$85.001
Rescue$85.00$85.00$85.001
Colfax$85.00$85.00$85.001
Browns Valley$85.00$85.00$85.001
Pollock Pines$85.00$85.00$85.001
Clements$85.00$85.00$85.001
Grass Valley$85.00$85.00$85.002
Shingle Springs$85.00$85.00$85.001
Greenwood$85.00$85.00$85.001
Grizzly Flats$85.00$85.00$85.001
Robbins$85.00$85.00$85.001
Auburn$85.00$85.00$85.003
Sheridan$85.00$85.00$85.001
Fiddletown$85.00$85.00$85.001
Rough And Ready$85.00$85.00$85.001
Grimes$85.00$85.00$85.001
Foresthill$85.00$85.00$85.001
Gold Run$85.00$85.00$85.001
Alta$85.00$85.00$85.001
Georgetown$85.00$85.00$85.001
Garden Valley$85.00$85.00$85.001
Applegate$85.00$85.00$85.001
Amador City$85.00$85.00$85.001
Martell$85.00$85.00$85.001
Wheatland$85.00$85.00$85.001
Marysville$85.00$85.00$85.001
Coloma$85.00$85.00$85.001
Volcano$85.00$85.00$85.001
Weimar$85.00$85.00$85.001
Irvine$82.86$85.20$70.0013
Yorba Linda$80.13$85.20$70.003
Brea$80.13$85.20$70.003
Costa Mesa$80.13$85.20$70.003
Los Alamitos$80.10$85.20$75.002
Woodland Hills$80.00$80.00$80.004
Granada Hills$80.00$80.00$80.002
Winnetka$80.00$80.00$80.002
Simi Valley$80.00$80.00$80.005
El Segundo$80.00$80.00$80.001
Valley Village$80.00$80.00$80.002
Venice$80.00$80.00$80.002
Westlake Village$80.00$80.00$80.002
Marina Del Rey$80.00$80.00$80.002
Porter Ranch$80.00$80.00$80.001
Port Hueneme CBC Base$80.00$80.00$80.001
Pacific Palisades$80.00$80.00$80.001
Stevenson Ranch$80.00$80.00$80.001
Studio City$80.00$80.00$80.002
Oxnard$80.00$80.00$80.006
Moorpark$80.00$80.00$80.002
Mission Hills$80.00$80.00$80.003
Universal City$80.00$80.00$80.001
Topanga$80.00$80.00$80.001
Manhattan Beach$80.00$80.00$80.001
Malibu$80.00$80.00$80.003
Encino$80.00$80.00$80.004
Sherman Oaks$80.00$80.00$80.004
Santa Monica$80.00$80.00$80.0011
Beverly Hills$80.00$80.00$80.005
Reseda$80.00$80.00$80.002
Playa Del Rey$80.00$80.00$80.002
Toluca Lake$80.00$80.00$80.001
Thousand Oaks$80.00$80.00$80.003
Northridge$80.00$80.00$80.006
North Hollywood$80.00$80.00$80.0011
Tarzana$80.00$80.00$80.002
Camarillo$80.00$80.00$80.003
Newhall$80.00$80.00$80.002
Newbury Park$80.00$80.00$80.002
Canoga Park$80.00$80.00$80.004
Culver City$80.00$80.00$80.003
Calabasas$80.00$80.00$80.002
Valencia$80.00$80.00$80.003
North Hills$80.00$80.00$80.002
Palos Verdes Peninsula$80.00$80.00$80.001
Chatsworth$80.00$80.00$80.002
Rancho Palos Verdes$80.00$80.00$80.001
Port Hueneme$80.00$80.00$80.002
Hermosa Beach$80.00$80.00$80.001
West Hills$80.00$80.00$80.002
West Hollywood$80.00$80.00$80.001
Playa Vista$80.00$80.00$80.001
Brandeis$80.00$80.00$80.001
Agoura Hills$80.00$80.00$80.002
Oak Park$80.00$80.00$80.001
Van Nuys$79.23$80.00$70.0013
Burbank$79.23$80.00$70.0013
Placentia$77.60$85.20$70.002
Fountain Valley$77.60$85.20$70.002
Redondo Beach$77.50$80.00$75.002
La Mirada$76.80$85.20$60.003
Canyon Country$76.67$80.00$70.003
Santa Ana$75.40$85.20$38.2511
Selma$75.00$75.00$75.001
Shafter$75.00$75.00$75.001
Azusa$75.00$75.00$75.001
Greenbrae$75.00$75.00$75.001
Signal Hill$75.00$75.00$75.001
Avila Beach$75.00$75.00$75.001
Guerneville$75.00$75.00$75.001
Guadalupe$75.00$75.00$75.001
Cayucos$75.00$75.00$75.001
Grover Beach$75.00$75.00$75.001
San Luis Obispo$75.00$75.00$75.008
San Geronimo$75.00$75.00$75.001
Graton$75.00$75.00$75.001
Exeter$75.00$75.00$75.001
Fulton$75.00$75.00$75.001
Fellows$75.00$75.00$75.001
Forest Knolls$75.00$75.00$75.001
Forestville$75.00$75.00$75.001
San Pedro$75.00$75.00$75.002
Santa Margarita$75.00$75.00$75.001
Santa Maria$75.00$75.00$75.005
Santa Rosa$75.00$75.00$75.008
Rowland Heights$75.00$75.00$75.001
Bolinas$75.00$75.00$75.001
Bodega Bay$75.00$75.00$75.001
Bodega$75.00$75.00$75.001
Goshen$75.00$75.00$75.001
Glendora$75.00$75.00$75.002
Glen Ellen$75.00$75.00$75.001
Gardena$75.00$75.00$75.003
Visalia$75.00$75.00$75.006
Wasco$75.00$75.00$75.001
Yettem$75.00$75.00$75.001
Woodacre$75.00$75.00$75.001
Valyermo$75.00$75.00$75.001
Mc Farland$75.00$75.00$75.001
Maywood$75.00$75.00$75.001
San Dimas$75.00$75.00$75.001
Atascadero$75.00$75.00$75.002
Armona$75.00$75.00$75.001
Arroyo Grande$75.00$75.00$75.002
Arvin$75.00$75.00$75.001
Valley Ford$75.00$75.00$75.001
Marshall$75.00$75.00$75.001
San Fernando$75.00$80.00$70.002
Ross$75.00$75.00$75.001
Farmersville$75.00$75.00$75.001
Bakersfield$75.00$75.00$75.0013
Baldwin Park$75.00$75.00$75.001
Bell$75.00$75.00$75.001
Belvedere Tiburon$75.00$75.00$75.001
Bell Gardens$75.00$75.00$75.001
South Gate$75.00$75.00$75.001
Hacienda Heights$75.00$75.00$75.001
Harmony$75.00$75.00$75.001
Hawaiian Gardens$75.00$75.00$75.001
Reedley$75.00$75.00$75.001
Richgrove$75.00$75.00$75.001
Hanford$75.00$75.00$75.002
Chino Hills$75.00$75.00$75.001
Chino$75.00$75.00$75.002
Harbor City$75.00$75.00$75.001
Lagunitas$75.00$75.00$75.001
Stanton$75.00$75.00$75.001
Stinson Beach$75.00$75.00$75.001
Duncans Mills$75.00$75.00$75.001
Claremont$75.00$75.00$75.001
Edison$75.00$75.00$75.001
Sun Valley$75.00$80.00$70.002
Sultana$75.00$75.00$75.001
Panorama City$75.00$80.00$70.002
Orosi$75.00$75.00$75.001
Sunset Beach$75.00$75.00$75.001
Kenwood$75.00$75.00$75.001
Keene$75.00$75.00$75.001
Paso Robles$75.00$75.00$75.001
Parlier$75.00$75.00$75.001
Paramount$75.00$75.00$75.001
Ivanhoe$75.00$75.00$75.001
Pismo Beach$75.00$75.00$75.001
Huntington Park$75.00$75.00$75.001
Inverness$75.00$75.00$75.001
La Crescenta$75.00$80.00$70.002
Kingsburg$75.00$75.00$75.001
Penngrove$75.00$75.00$75.001
Point Reyes Station$75.00$75.00$75.001
South El Monte$75.00$75.00$75.001
Sonoma$75.00$75.00$75.001
Tehachapi$75.00$75.00$75.001
Delano$75.00$75.00$75.002
Oceano$75.00$75.00$75.001
Olema$75.00$75.00$75.001
Tomales$75.00$75.00$75.001
La Verne$75.00$75.00$75.001
Lomita$75.00$75.00$75.001
Cambria$75.00$75.00$75.001
Nicasio$75.00$75.00$75.001
Nipomo$75.00$75.00$75.001
Lamont$75.00$75.00$75.001
Laton$75.00$75.00$75.001
Taft$75.00$75.00$75.001
Orange Cove$75.00$75.00$75.001
Occidental$75.00$75.00$75.001
Templeton$75.00$75.00$75.001
Dinuba$75.00$75.00$75.001
Temple City$75.00$75.00$75.001
Dillon Beach$75.00$75.00$75.001
Diamond Bar$75.00$75.00$75.001
Morro Bay$75.00$75.00$75.001
Buttonwillow$75.00$75.00$75.001
Tupman$75.00$75.00$75.001
Cotati$75.00$75.00$75.001
Creston$75.00$75.00$75.001
Covina$75.00$75.00$75.003
Cutler$75.00$75.00$75.001
Mount Wilson$75.00$75.00$75.001
Montebello$75.00$75.00$75.001
Monte Rio$75.00$75.00$75.001
Mojave$75.00$75.00$75.001
Tulare$75.00$75.00$75.002
Traver$75.00$75.00$75.001
Montclair$75.00$75.00$75.001
Los Osos$75.00$75.00$75.002
Lost Hills$75.00$75.00$75.001
Lynwood$75.00$75.00$75.001
Mc Kittrick$75.00$75.00$75.001
Garden Grove$74.86$85.20$38.257
Anaheim$74.80$85.20$50.0017
Larkspur$73.00$75.00$71.002
Mill Valley$73.00$75.00$71.002
Corte Madera$73.00$75.00$71.002
Sausalito$73.00$75.00$71.002
San Quentin$73.00$75.00$71.002
Los Angeles$72.99$80.00$60.0097
Glendale$72.86$80.00$70.0014
San Clemente$71.80$85.20$45.003
Downey$71.25$75.00$60.004
Orange$71.14$85.20$38.2511
Fullerton$70.10$85.20$50.008
Eastvale$70.00$70.00$70.001
Norco$70.00$70.00$70.001
East Irvine$70.00$70.00$70.001
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Atwood$70.00$70.00$70.001
Sierra Madre$70.00$80.00$60.002
San Marino$70.00$80.00$60.002
Pacoima$70.00$70.00$70.003
Jurupa Valley$70.00$70.00$70.001
San Gabriel$70.00$75.00$60.003
Rancho Cucamonga$70.00$70.00$70.005
Altadena$70.00$80.00$60.002
Cazadero$70.00$70.00$70.001
Annapolis$70.00$70.00$70.001
Palmdale$70.00$70.00$70.005
Geyserville$70.00$70.00$70.001
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Cloverdale$70.00$70.00$70.001
Stewarts Point$70.00$70.00$70.001
Lake Hughes$70.00$70.00$70.001
Lancaster$70.00$70.00$70.005
Acton$70.00$70.00$70.001
Littlerock$70.00$70.00$70.001
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Mountain Center$70.00$70.00$70.001
Mira Loma$70.00$70.00$70.001
Tujunga$70.00$70.00$70.002
Sylmar$70.00$70.00$70.002
Sunland$70.00$70.00$70.002
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Pomona$68.75$75.00$50.004
West Covina$68.75$75.00$50.004
Santa Clarita$68.48$80.00$32.405
Bellflower$67.50$75.00$60.002
Santa Fe Springs$67.50$75.00$60.002
Arcadia$67.50$75.00$60.004
Ontario$67.50$75.00$45.004
Artesia$67.50$75.00$60.002
El Monte$67.50$75.00$60.004
Monrovia$67.50$75.00$60.002
Duarte$66.67$75.00$50.003
Westminster$66.15$85.20$38.253
Angwin$66.00$66.00$66.001
Saint Helena$66.00$66.00$66.001
Pope Valley$66.00$66.00$66.001
Rutherford$66.00$66.00$66.001
Calistoga$66.00$66.00$66.001
Napa$66.00$66.00$66.003
Oakville$66.00$66.00$66.001
Lakewood$66.00$75.00$60.005
American Canyon$66.00$66.00$66.001
Deer Park$66.00$66.00$66.001
Yountville$66.00$66.00$66.001
Corona$65.83$70.00$45.006
Torrance$65.50$80.00$50.0010
Pasadena$65.40$80.00$60.0025
Upland$65.00$75.00$45.003
Compton$65.00$75.00$50.005
Carson$65.00$75.00$50.005
Norwalk$65.00$75.00$60.003
Alhambra$65.00$75.00$60.006
Pico Rivera$65.00$75.00$60.003
Rosemead$65.00$75.00$60.003
Novato$64.60$75.00$49.005
Perris$63.75$70.00$45.004
Long Beach$62.96$75.00$50.0027
Walnut$62.50$75.00$50.002
La Puente$62.50$75.00$50.004
San Francisco$62.47$136.00$61.0051
Fairfax$62.00$75.00$49.002
Petaluma$62.00$75.00$49.006
San Anselmo$62.00$75.00$49.002
Sebastopol$62.00$75.00$49.002
Pioneer$60.00$60.00$60.001
Carnelian Bay$60.00$60.00$60.001
Washington$60.00$60.00$60.001
Homewood$60.00$60.00$60.001
Challenge$60.00$60.00$60.001
Jackson$60.00$60.00$60.001
Nevada City$60.00$60.00$60.001
South Lake Tahoe$60.00$60.00$60.008
Twin Bridges$60.00$60.00$60.001
Tahoma$60.00$60.00$60.001
Truckee$60.00$60.00$60.001
Tahoe Vista$60.00$60.00$60.001
Tahoe City$60.00$60.00$60.001
Berkeley$60.00$60.00$60.0011
Pine Grove$60.00$60.00$60.001
Brownsville$60.00$60.00$60.001
Rackerby$60.00$60.00$60.001
Olympic Valley$60.00$60.00$60.001
Floriston$60.00$60.00$60.001
Emigrant Gap$60.00$60.00$60.001
Kyburz$60.00$60.00$60.001
Kings Beach$60.00$60.00$60.001
Echo Lake$60.00$60.00$60.001
City Of Industry$60.00$60.00$60.003
Oakland$60.00$60.00$60.0026
Camptonville$60.00$60.00$60.001
North San Juan$60.00$60.00$60.001
San Rafael$59.40$75.00$49.005
La Canada Flintridge$59.12$80.00$38.252
Moreno Valley$57.86$70.00$40.007
Rohnert Park$57.67$75.00$49.003
Rialto$57.50$70.00$45.002
Montrose$56.62$75.00$38.252
Lawndale$56.62$75.00$38.252
Hawthorne$56.62$75.00$38.252
Wilmington$56.62$75.00$38.252
Modesto$56.00$56.00$56.0010
Turlock$56.00$56.00$56.002
Riverbank$56.00$56.00$56.001
Waterford$56.00$56.00$56.001
Westley$56.00$56.00$56.001
Hickman$56.00$56.00$56.001
Salida$56.00$56.00$56.001
Ceres$56.00$56.00$56.001
Hughson$56.00$56.00$56.001
Keyes$56.00$56.00$56.001
La Grange$56.00$56.00$56.001
Empire$56.00$56.00$56.001
Oakdale$56.00$56.00$56.001
Newman$56.00$56.00$56.001
Denair$56.00$56.00$56.001
Crows Landing$56.00$56.00$56.001
Woodbridge$55.00$55.00$55.001
Victor$55.00$55.00$55.001
Wallace$55.00$55.00$55.001
Acampo$55.00$55.00$55.001
Fontana$55.00$70.00$45.005
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Burson$55.00$55.00$55.001
Lodi$55.00$55.00$55.003
Thornton$55.00$55.00$55.001
Lockeford$55.00$55.00$55.001
Riverside$54.38$70.00$45.0016
Inglewood$53.56$75.00$38.2512
Stockton$50.75$60.00$49.0020
Tracy$49.00$49.00$49.005
Villa Grande$49.00$49.00$49.001
Vineburg$49.00$49.00$49.001
Vernalis$49.00$49.00$49.001
Manteca$49.00$49.00$49.002
Kentfield$49.00$49.00$49.001
French Camp$49.00$49.00$49.001
Farmington$49.00$49.00$49.001
El Verano$49.00$49.00$49.001
Eldridge$49.00$49.00$49.001
Escalon$49.00$49.00$49.001
Linden$49.00$49.00$49.001
Lathrop$49.00$49.00$49.001
Camp Meeker$49.00$49.00$49.001
Jenner$49.00$49.00$49.001
Boyes Hot Springs$49.00$49.00$49.001
Ripon$49.00$49.00$49.001
Healdsburg$49.00$49.00$49.001
Holt$49.00$49.00$49.001
Rio Nido$49.00$49.00$49.001
Windsor$49.00$49.00$49.001
Potter Valley$46.00$46.00$46.001
Willits$46.00$46.00$46.001
Hopland$46.00$46.00$46.001
Piercy$46.00$46.00$46.001
Philo$46.00$46.00$46.001
Point Arena$46.00$46.00$46.001
Branscomb$46.00$46.00$46.001
Gualala$46.00$46.00$46.001
Redwood Valley$46.00$46.00$46.001
Talmage$46.00$46.00$46.001
Dos Rios$46.00$46.00$46.001
Ukiah$46.00$46.00$46.001
Comptche$46.00$46.00$46.001
Manchester$46.00$46.00$46.001
Mendocino$46.00$46.00$46.001
Westport$46.00$46.00$46.001
Covelo$46.00$46.00$46.001
Albion$46.00$46.00$46.001
Navarro$46.00$46.00$46.001
Caspar$46.00$46.00$46.001
Calpella$46.00$46.00$46.001
Leggett$46.00$46.00$46.001
Little River$46.00$46.00$46.001
Laytonville$46.00$46.00$46.001
Elk$46.00$46.00$46.001
Yorkville$46.00$46.00$46.001
Fresno$45.75$45.75$45.7557
Fowler$45.75$45.75$45.751
Friant$45.75$45.75$45.751
Camp Nelson$45.75$45.75$45.751
Lemon Cove$45.75$45.75$45.751
Lindsay$45.75$45.75$45.751
Coalinga$45.75$45.75$45.751
South Dos Palos$45.75$45.75$45.751
Cantua Creek$45.75$45.75$45.751
Burrel$45.75$45.75$45.751
Earlimart$45.75$45.75$45.751
Stratford$45.75$45.75$45.751
Clovis$45.75$45.75$45.754
Strathmore$45.75$45.75$45.751
Lemoore$45.75$45.75$45.752
Raisin City$45.75$45.75$45.751
Riverdale$45.75$45.75$45.751
Huron$45.75$45.75$45.751
Biola$45.75$45.75$45.751
Kerman$45.75$45.75$45.751
Sanger$45.75$45.75$45.751
San Joaquin$45.75$45.75$45.751
Woodlake$45.75$45.75$45.751
Caruthers$45.75$45.75$45.751
Ducor$45.75$45.75$45.751
Corcoran$45.75$45.75$45.751
Terra Bella$45.75$45.75$45.751
Tipton$45.75$45.75$45.751
Del Rey$45.75$45.75$45.751
Tranquillity$45.75$45.75$45.751
Madera$45.75$45.75$45.754
Bradley$45.75$45.75$45.751
Pixley$45.75$45.75$45.751
Waukena$45.75$45.75$45.751
Alpaugh$45.75$45.75$45.751
Porterville$45.75$45.75$45.751
Grand Terrace$45.00$45.00$45.001
Pala$45.00$45.00$45.001
San Bernardino$45.00$45.00$45.0016
Bloomington$45.00$45.00$45.001
Guasti$45.00$45.00$45.001
Bryn Mawr$45.00$45.00$45.001
Bonsall$45.00$45.00$45.001
Wildomar$45.00$45.00$45.001
Winchester$45.00$45.00$45.001
Lake Elsinore$45.00$45.00$45.003
Camp Pendleton$45.00$45.00$45.001
Colton$45.00$45.00$45.001
Murrieta$45.00$45.00$45.003
Temecula$45.00$45.00$45.005
Menifee$45.00$45.00$45.004
Loma Linda$45.00$45.00$45.003
March Air Reserve Base$45.00$45.00$45.001
Homeland$45.00$45.00$45.001
Hemet$45.00$45.00$45.004
Emeryville$43.00$43.00$43.002
Albany$43.00$43.00$43.001
San Jacinto$42.40$70.00$14.802
Rimforest$40.00$40.00$40.001
Redlands$40.00$40.00$40.003
Blue Jay$40.00$40.00$40.001
Cedarpines Park$40.00$40.00$40.001
Patton$40.00$40.00$40.001
Wrightwood$40.00$40.00$40.001
Mt Baldy$40.00$40.00$40.001
Crestline$40.00$40.00$40.001
Hesperia$40.00$40.00$40.003
Twin Peaks$40.00$40.00$40.001
Lytle Creek$40.00$40.00$40.001
Richmond$37.71$40.00$36.007
Crockett$36.00$36.00$36.001
Martinez$36.00$36.00$36.001
Discovery Bay$36.00$36.00$36.001
Clearlake Oaks$36.00$36.00$36.001
Pinole$36.00$36.00$36.001
Bethel Island$36.00$36.00$36.001
Pleasant Hill$36.00$36.00$36.001
Kelseyville$36.00$36.00$36.001
Knightsen$36.00$36.00$36.001
Hercules$36.00$36.00$36.001
Antioch$36.00$36.00$36.002
Lucerne$36.00$36.00$36.001
Concord$36.00$36.00$36.008
Lower Lake$36.00$36.00$36.001
Upper Lake$36.00$36.00$36.001
Middletown$36.00$36.00$36.001
Clayton$36.00$36.00$36.001
Cobb$36.00$36.00$36.001
Nice$36.00$36.00$36.001
El Cerrito$36.00$36.00$36.001
Clearlake Park$36.00$36.00$36.001
Oakley$36.00$36.00$36.001
Clearlake$36.00$36.00$36.001
Lakeport$36.00$36.00$36.001
El Sobrante$36.00$36.00$36.002
Finley$36.00$36.00$36.001
San Pablo$36.00$36.00$36.001
Glenhaven$36.00$36.00$36.001
Port Costa$36.00$36.00$36.001
Witter Springs$36.00$36.00$36.001
Pittsburg$36.00$36.00$36.001
Rodeo$36.00$36.00$36.001
Hidden Valley Lake$36.00$36.00$36.001
Castaic$32.40$32.40$32.401
Coarsegold$27.30$27.30$27.301
Prather$27.30$27.30$27.301
Tollhouse$27.30$27.30$27.301
Arbuckle$25.00$25.00$25.001
Altaville$25.00$25.00$25.001
Kit Carson$25.00$25.00$25.001
Jamestown$25.00$25.00$25.001
Berry Creek$25.00$25.00$25.001
Gridley$25.00$25.00$25.001
Hamilton City$25.00$25.00$25.001
Richvale$25.00$25.00$25.001
Boonville$25.00$25.00$25.001
Big Oak Flat$25.00$25.00$25.001
Chinese Camp$25.00$25.00$25.001
Rail Road Flat$25.00$25.00$25.001
West Point$25.00$25.00$25.001
Artois$25.00$25.00$25.001
Angels Camp$25.00$25.00$25.001
Willows$25.00$25.00$25.001
Williams$25.00$25.00$25.001
Hathaway Pines$25.00$25.00$25.001
Princeton$25.00$25.00$25.001
Forbestown$25.00$25.00$25.001
Long Barn$25.00$25.00$25.001
Mi Wuk Village$25.00$25.00$25.001
Maxwell$25.00$25.00$25.001
Valley Springs$25.00$25.00$25.001
Columbia$25.00$25.00$25.001
Colusa$25.00$25.00$25.001
Wilseyville$25.00$25.00$25.001
Vallecito$25.00$25.00$25.001
Twain Harte$25.00$25.00$25.001
Moccasin$25.00$25.00$25.001
Biggs$25.00$25.00$25.001
Pinecrest$25.00$25.00$25.001
Glencoe$25.00$25.00$25.001
Glenn$25.00$25.00$25.001
Tuolumne$25.00$25.00$25.001
Clipper Mills$25.00$25.00$25.001
Feather Falls$25.00$25.00$25.001
Bangor$25.00$25.00$25.001
Palermo$25.00$25.00$25.001
Elk Creek$25.00$25.00$25.001
Forest Ranch$25.00$25.00$25.001
Avery$25.00$25.00$25.001
Orland$25.00$25.00$25.001
Oroville$25.00$25.00$25.002
Nelson$25.00$25.00$25.001
Soulsbyville$25.00$25.00$25.001
Standard$25.00$25.00$25.001
Strawberry Valley$25.00$25.00$25.001
Strawberry$25.00$25.00$25.001
Stonyford$25.00$25.00$25.001
Stirling City$25.00$25.00$25.001
Durham$25.00$25.00$25.001
Mokelumne Hill$25.00$25.00$25.001
Mountain Ranch$25.00$25.00$25.001
Douglas Flat$25.00$25.00$25.001
Copperopolis$25.00$25.00$25.001
Murphys$25.00$25.00$25.001
Nuevo$14.80$14.80$14.801
Calimesa$14.80$14.80$14.801
Beaumont$14.80$14.80$14.801
Rancho Mirage$3.78$3.78$3.781
Whitewater$3.78$3.78$3.781
Indio$3.78$3.78$3.783
Joshua Tree$3.78$3.78$3.781
Indian Wells$3.78$3.78$3.781
Pioneertown$3.78$3.78$3.781
Cathedral City$3.78$3.78$3.782
Salton City$3.78$3.78$3.781
Palm Springs$3.78$3.78$3.783
Blythe$3.78$3.78$3.782
Coachella$3.78$3.78$3.781
North Palm Springs$3.78$3.78$3.781
Palm Desert$3.78$3.78$3.784
La Quinta$3.78$3.78$3.783
Landers$3.78$3.78$3.781
Banning$3.78$3.78$3.781
Cabazon$3.78$3.78$3.781
Twentynine Palms$3.78$3.78$3.782
Morongo Valley$3.78$3.78$3.781
Thousand Palms$3.78$3.78$3.781
Desert Center$3.78$3.78$3.781
Desert Hot Springs$3.78$3.78$3.782
Thermal$3.78$3.78$3.781
Yucca Valley$3.78$3.78$3.782

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does electricians cost in California?

The average bid for electricians in California is $79.42, compared to the national average of $75.76. Prices range from $3.78 to $150 depending on location. Typical cost range: $200–$500 for most repairs; $1,500–$4,000+ for panel upgrades.

What cities in California have electricians coverage?

California has electricians providers in 820 cities across 2,052 zip codes, representing 116.8% coverage of the state. Top cities include Vista, Rancho Santa Fe, Poway, Ramona, San Marcos.

How does California compare to the national average for electricians?

California is 4.8% above the national average for electricians. It ranks #18 out of 45 states by average bid.

Are there areas in California without electricians providers?

Yes, 511 zip codes in California currently have no active electricians providers. Underserved cities include Adelanto, Adin, Aguanga, Ahwahnee, Alderpoint.

When should I hire a electrician in California?

Breakers trip frequently or you're running extension cords everywhere because you don't have enough outlets Emergency service is available in most California areas. Electricians are busiest in spring and summer during remodeling season and when homeowners add outdoor lighting, pools, and AC units.

What should I look for in a electrician in California?

Active state electrical license — this is non-negotiable for safety and code compliance. Experience with your specific need, whether that's a panel upgrade, EV charger, or commercial work. Electricians are licensed by the state or municipality in all 50 states.

Can I do electricians work myself instead of hiring a pro?

Homeowners can safely replace light switch covers, swap out light bulbs, and reset tripped breakers. But any work that involves opening up junction boxes, running new wire, touching your electrical panel, or working with 240V circuits must be done by a licensed electrician. Electrical mistakes are the leading cause of house fires and can kill.

What warranty should I expect from a electrician in California?

Expect a minimum 1-year warranty on labor. Panel upgrades and rewiring should carry a 2–5 year labor warranty.