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Electrical in Little Rock, AR

Compare 5 local electrical pros. Typical service: $114–$343.

Top Electrical Companies in Little Rock

  1. 1.Staley Electric

    4.9★ (2,110 reviews)

    4.9★ from 2110 reviews

  2. 2.Chr-eyton Inc

    4.6★ (41 reviews)

    4.6★ from 41 reviews

  3. 3.Thompson Electric, Inc.

    4.0★ (13 reviews)

    4.0★ from 13 reviews

  4. 4.Pete Butler Electric Inc

    4.0★ (10 reviews)

    4.0★ from 10 reviews

  5. 5.Three Two One Electric

    4.0★ (1 reviews)

    4.0★ from 1 reviews

Electrical Cost in Little Rock

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Little Rock
Electrical repair$114–$343/job
Outlet or switch install$92–$229/job
Light fixture install$114–$382/job
Panel upgrade$1,373–$3,434/job

Electrical prices in Little Rock run about 24% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 5 companies serving Little Rock, rated 4.3★ on average across 2,175 customer reviews.

Little Rock Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Little Rock's weather means for scheduling electrical.

Last spring frost
March 19
First fall frost
November 13
Annual precipitation
49.75"
Heating degree days
3,053
Cooling degree days
2,206
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan31.2°50.5°3.55"
Feb34.5°55.1°3.66"
Mar42.7°64°4.68"
Apr51°73.1°5.14"
May61.1°81.1°4.87"
Jun69.4°88.9°3.65"
Jul73.2°92.5°3.27"
Aug72.4°92.6°2.59"
Sep64.5°85.6°3.18"
Oct52.6°74.8°4.91"
Nov42.2°63°5.28"
Dec33.7°52.3°4.97"

NOAA station data 6.97 miles from Little Rock.

Permits & Regulations in AR

Permit typically required

  • Electrical work in Arkansas is licensed by the Board of Electrical Examiners under the Department of Labor and Licensing
  • The board issues master, journeyman, residential master and residential journeyman licenses
  • Electrical permits and inspections apply to new circuits and service changes

License required: Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners master or contractor license

Sources: labor.arkansas.gov

Electrical FAQs for Little Rock

How much does an electrician cost in Little Rock?

Electrical repairs in Little Rock typically run $114-$343 per job, before any larger work like a panel upgrade.

How many electricians serve Little Rock?

We track 5 electricians serving Little Rock.

Do I need a licensed electrician in Little Rock, AR?

In AR, Electrical work in Arkansas is licensed by the Board of Electrical Examiners under the Department of Labor and Licensing. Check with the Little Rock building department before work that adds circuits or touches the panel.

Are electricians in Little Rock more expensive than average?

Electrical work in Little Rock runs about -23.7% versus the national average, tracking local electrician wages.

Does Little Rock heat put extra load on a home's electrical system?

Little Rock averages 2,206 cooling degree days a year and summer highs near 93F, so air conditioning is often the largest load on the panel. Older 100-amp services are the usual reason a new AC or EV charger needs an upgrade.

Why do breakers trip more in Little Rock summers?

With highs near 93F in Little Rock, AC compressors start hard and run long, and a breaker that trips mainly in summer usually points to a shared or undersized circuit rather than a failing breaker.

When is the best time to schedule electrical work in Little Rock?

Outside peak cooling season is easiest: Little Rock sees highs near 93F, and summer is when AC-related calls fill electricians' schedules.

What does a panel upgrade involve in Little Rock, AR?

A panel upgrade in Little Rock generally needs a permit and a utility disconnect. In AR, Electrical work in Arkansas is licensed by the Board of Electrical Examiners under the Department of Labor and Licensing.