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Electrical in Tucson, AZ

Compare 8 local electrical pros. Typical service: $141–$423.

Top Electrical Companies in Tucson

  1. 1.Mr. Electric of Tucson

    4.7★ (688 reviews)

    4.7★ from 688 reviews

    +15207955940Website

  2. 2.Arizona Electrical Solutions

    4.4★ (82 reviews)

    4.4★ from 82 reviews

    +15203086235Website

  3. 3.Palm Electric LLC

    4.9★ (36 reviews)

    4.9★ from 36 reviews

    +15208888565Website

  4. 4.CDB Electrical LLC

    5.0★ (23 reviews)

    5.0★ from 23 reviews

    +15202297476Website

  5. 5.Arizona Southwest Solar & Electric

    4.0★ (38 reviews)

    4.0★ from 38 reviews

    +15204711979Website

  6. 6.P & R Electric

    5.0★ (10 reviews)

    5.0★ from 10 reviews

    +15204036572Website

  7. 7.Smart Choice Electric

    5.0★ (8 reviews)

    5.0★ from 8 reviews

    +15208379421Website

  8. 8.Edison Electricians of Tucson

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +15202142459

Electrical Cost in Tucson

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

ServiceTypical range in Tucson
Electrical repair$141–$423/job
Outlet or switch install$113–$282/job
Light fixture install$141–$471/job
Panel upgrade$1,694–$4,235/job

Electrical prices in Tucson run about 6% 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 8 companies serving Tucson, rated 4.8★ on average across 886 customer reviews.

Tucson Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Tucson's weather means for scheduling electrical.

Last spring frost
February 12
First fall frost
December 3
Annual precipitation
11.59"
Heating degree days
1,512
Cooling degree days
3,145
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan39.8°65.5°0.94"
Feb42.2°68.5°0.86"
Mar46.2°74.1°0.73"
Apr52°82.1°0.31"
May60.5°91.6°0.23"
Jun69.3°100.3°0.2"
Jul74.4°99.7°2.25"
Aug73.3°97.4°2.39"
Sep68.6°94.5°1.29"
Oct57.3°84.8°0.89"
Nov46.1°73.5°0.57"
Dec39.1°64.8°0.93"

NOAA station data 5.22 miles from Tucson.

Permits & Regulations in AZ

Permit typically required

  • Electrical contracting requires an Arizona Registrar of Contractors license — R-11 covers residential electrical work
  • Arizona does not license journeyman electricians at state level
  • The ROC handyman exemption for jobs under $1,000 does not apply to work that requires a permit

License required: Arizona ROC CR-11 or R-11 electrical contractor license

Sources: roc.az.gov

Electrical FAQs for Tucson

How much does an electrician cost in Tucson?

Electrical repairs in Tucson typically run $141-$423 per job, before any larger work like a panel upgrade.

How many electricians serve Tucson?

We track 8 electricians serving Tucson.

Do I need a licensed electrician in Tucson, AZ?

In AZ, Electrical contracting requires an Arizona Registrar of Contractors license — R-11 covers residential electrical work. Check with the Tucson building department before work that adds circuits or touches the panel.

Are electricians in Tucson more expensive than average?

Electrical work in Tucson runs about -5.9% versus the national average, tracking local electrician wages.

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

Tucson averages 3,145 cooling degree days a year and summer highs near 100F, 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 Tucson summers?

With highs near 100F in Tucson, 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 Tucson?

Outside peak cooling season is easiest: Tucson sees highs near 100F, and summer is when AC-related calls fill electricians' schedules.

What does a panel upgrade involve in Tucson, AZ?

A panel upgrade in Tucson generally needs a permit and a utility disconnect. In AZ, Electrical contracting requires an Arizona Registrar of Contractors license — R-11 covers residential electrical work.