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Electrical in Billings, MT

Compare 4 local electrical pros. Typical service: $192–$577.

Top Electrical Companies in Billings

  1. 1.Reddi Electric

    4.7★ (24 reviews)

    4.7★ from 24 reviews

    +14062453141Website

  2. 2.Yellowstone Electric

    4.1★ (17 reviews)

    4.1★ from 17 reviews

    +14062523407Website

  3. 3.Billings Electricians

    4.9★ (8 reviews)

    4.9★ from 8 reviews

    +14062296900

  4. 4.Central Electric, Inc.

    4.5★ (8 reviews)

    4.5★ from 8 reviews

    +14062489394Website

Electrical Cost in Billings

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

ServiceTypical range in Billings
Electrical repair$192–$577/job
Outlet or switch install$154–$385/job
Light fixture install$192–$641/job
Panel upgrade$2,308–$5,769/job

Electrical prices in Billings run about 28% above 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 4 companies serving Billings, rated 4.6★ on average across 57 customer reviews.

Billings Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Billings's weather means for scheduling electrical.

Last spring frost
May 4
First fall frost
October 3
Annual precipitation
13.66"
Heating degree days
6,781
Cooling degree days
637
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan17.8°36.4°0.48"
Feb20.6°40.2°0.48"
Mar26.9°48.6°1.06"
Apr34.7°57.6°1.66"
May43.6°67.5°2.18"
Jun52.1°77.2°2.12"
Jul58.8°86.8°1.32"
Aug57.3°85.7°0.75"
Sep47.5°73.1°1.3"
Oct37.1°59.4°1.18"
Nov26.3°45.3°0.63"
Dec17.8°35.2°0.5"

NOAA station data 1.33 miles from Billings.

Permits & Regulations in MT

Permit typically required

  • Electrical contracting in Montana requires an electrical contractor license from the State Electrical Board
  • Every electrical contractor must have a licensed master electrician as its responsible party, and that master's license sets what work the business may do
  • Electrical work requires a permit from the state or a certified city

License required: Montana State Electrical Board electrical contractor license

Sources: boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov

Electrical FAQs for Billings

How much does an electrician cost in Billings?

Electrical repairs in Billings typically run $192-$577 per job, before any larger work like a panel upgrade.

How many electricians serve Billings?

We track 4 electricians serving Billings.

Do I need a licensed electrician in Billings, MT?

In MT, Electrical contracting in Montana requires an electrical contractor license from the State Electrical Board. Check with the Billings building department before work that adds circuits or touches the panel.

Are electricians in Billings more expensive than average?

Electrical work in Billings runs about +28.2% versus the national average, tracking local electrician wages.

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

Billings averages 637 cooling degree days a year and summer highs near 87F, 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 Billings summers?

With highs near 87F in Billings, 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 Billings?

Outside peak cooling season is easiest: Billings sees highs near 87F, and summer is when AC-related calls fill electricians' schedules.

What does a panel upgrade involve in Billings, MT?

A panel upgrade in Billings generally needs a permit and a utility disconnect. In MT, Electrical contracting in Montana requires an electrical contractor license from the State Electrical Board.