What do most electricians charge per hour?

Most electricians charge 60 to 150 dollars per hour in the US in 2026, and 75 to 125 is the fat middle of that range. Big metros and master electricians sit at the top, rural journeymen lower.

The hourly rate is rarely the whole bill. Expect a trip or service-call fee, often 75 to 200 dollars, a one or two hour minimum, and materials on top.

The rate looks high because you are paying for licensing, insurance, a stocked van, and the apprenticeship years behind fast, correct work, plus the liability the electrician carries after leaving.

Flat-rate pricing has largely replaced hourly for standard tasks, so compare quotes per job, not per hour.

Electricians work fast partly because the math is instant; the electrician calculator app is the same speed advantage for anyone.