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Electrical in Albuquerque, NM

Compare 5 local electrical pros. Typical service: $140–$421.

Top Electrical Companies in Albuquerque

  1. 1.Current Security and Electric

    4.7★ (68 reviews)

    4.7★ from 68 reviews

    +15056888520Website

  2. 2.Peak Electrical

    5.0★ (34 reviews)

    5.0★ from 34 reviews

    +15052265978

  3. 3.Excellence Electrical Contracting

    4.6★ (26 reviews)

    4.6★ from 26 reviews

    +15053185900

  4. 4.Mauldin Enterprises

    4.9★ (16 reviews)

    4.9★ from 16 reviews

    +15052493631Website

  5. 5.Carrasco Electric Inc

    4.1★ (18 reviews)

    4.1★ from 18 reviews

    +15054408955

Electrical Cost in Albuquerque

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

ServiceTypical range in Albuquerque
Electrical repair$140–$421/job
Outlet or switch install$112–$281/job
Light fixture install$140–$468/job
Panel upgrade$1,685–$4,212/job

Electrical prices in Albuquerque 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 5 companies serving Albuquerque, rated 4.7★ on average across 162 customer reviews.

Albuquerque Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Albuquerque's weather means for scheduling electrical.

Last spring frost
April 13
First fall frost
October 26
Annual precipitation
11.07"
Heating degree days
4,099
Cooling degree days
1,328
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan23.1°50.5°0.62"
Feb27.4°56.2°0.52"
Mar33.1°63.8°0.79"
Apr40.3°72.5°0.72"
May49.9°82.8°0.36"
Jun57°91°0.53"
Jul64.3°93.6°1.67"
Aug62.3°90.5°1.82"
Sep54.8°83.9°1.51"
Oct42.5°72.6°1.29"
Nov31.4°58.6°0.71"
Dec23.9°49.7°0.53"

NOAA station data 4.32 miles from Albuquerque.

Permits & Regulations in NM

Permit typically required

  • Electrical contracting requires a Construction Industries Division license such as EE-98 (electrical)
  • Journeyman electricians hold a state certificate of competence
  • Permits are only issued to appropriately licensed contractors

License required: New Mexico CID EE-98 electrical contractor license

Sources: www.rld.nm.gov

Electrical FAQs for Albuquerque

How much does an electrician cost in Albuquerque?

Electrical repairs in Albuquerque typically run $140-$421 per job, before any larger work like a panel upgrade.

How many electricians serve Albuquerque?

We track 5 electricians serving Albuquerque.

Do I need a licensed electrician in Albuquerque, NM?

In NM, Electrical contracting requires a Construction Industries Division license such as EE-98 (electrical). Check with the Albuquerque building department before work that adds circuits or touches the panel.

Are electricians in Albuquerque more expensive than average?

Electrical work in Albuquerque runs about -6.4% versus the national average, tracking local electrician wages.

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

Albuquerque averages 1,328 cooling degree days a year and summer highs near 94F, 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 Albuquerque summers?

With highs near 94F in Albuquerque, 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 Albuquerque?

Outside peak cooling season is easiest: Albuquerque sees highs near 94F, and summer is when AC-related calls fill electricians' schedules.

What does a panel upgrade involve in Albuquerque, NM?

A panel upgrade in Albuquerque generally needs a permit and a utility disconnect. In NM, Electrical contracting requires a Construction Industries Division license such as EE-98 (electrical).