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Electrical in Syracuse, NY

Compare 8 local electrical pros. Typical service: $183–$549.

Top Electrical Companies in Syracuse

  1. 1.Fisk Electric LLC

    4.8★ (158 reviews)

    4.8★ from 158 reviews

    +13154020291

  2. 2.Jim Stagnitta Electric

    4.6★ (77 reviews)

    4.6★ from 77 reviews

    +13154716718Website

  3. 3.Patruno Hendee Electric

    4.8★ (58 reviews)

    4.8★ from 58 reviews

    +13154720744

  4. 4.Kelley Electrical Services

    4.6★ (30 reviews)

    4.6★ from 30 reviews

    +13154763885Website

  5. 5.Electrician Pros Syracuse

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +13155092850

  6. 6.Sweeney Electric Inc

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +13154427005

  7. 7.General Electrician Syracuse

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +13152012004

  8. 8.Electrical Installations

    1.0★ (1 reviews)

    1.0★ from 1 reviews

    +13152477217

Electrical Cost in Syracuse

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

ServiceTypical range in Syracuse
Electrical repair$183–$549/job
Outlet or switch install$146–$366/job
Light fixture install$183–$610/job
Panel upgrade$2,196–$5,490/job

Electrical prices in Syracuse run about 22% 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 8 companies serving Syracuse, rated 4.3★ on average across 329 customer reviews.

Syracuse Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Syracuse's weather means for scheduling electrical.

Last spring frost
April 28
First fall frost
October 13
Annual precipitation
38.47"
Heating degree days
6,651
Cooling degree days
570
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan15.7°31.5°2.5"
Feb17.6°34.2°2.07"
Mar25.1°43.2°2.95"
Apr36.6°57.2°3.19"
May46.4°68.8°3.22"
Jun56°77.5°3.31"
Jul61°81.6°3.78"
Aug59.6°80°3.57"
Sep51.9°72.2°3.69"
Oct41.2°60°3.44"
Nov32.8°48.4°3.53"
Dec22.4°36.4°3.22"

NOAA station data 5.24 miles from Syracuse.

Permits & Regulations in NY

Permit typically required

  • New York has no statewide electrician license; licensing is municipal
  • New York City requires a Department of Buildings master electrician license to perform electrical work
  • Electrical work requires a permit and inspection from the local authority

License required: Local electrical license (NYC: DOB master electrician); no state license

Sources: www.nyc.gov

Electrical FAQs for Syracuse

How much does an electrician cost in Syracuse?

Electrical repairs in Syracuse typically run $183-$549 per job, before any larger work like a panel upgrade.

How many electricians serve Syracuse?

We track 8 electricians serving Syracuse.

Do I need a licensed electrician in Syracuse, NY?

In NY, New York has no statewide electrician license; licensing is municipal. Check with the Syracuse building department before work that adds circuits or touches the panel.

Are electricians in Syracuse more expensive than average?

Electrical work in Syracuse runs about +22% versus the national average, tracking local electrician wages.

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

Syracuse averages 570 cooling degree days a year and summer highs near 82F, 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 Syracuse summers?

With highs near 82F in Syracuse, 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 Syracuse?

Outside peak cooling season is easiest: Syracuse sees highs near 82F, and summer is when AC-related calls fill electricians' schedules.

What does a panel upgrade involve in Syracuse, NY?

A panel upgrade in Syracuse generally needs a permit and a utility disconnect. In NY, New York has no statewide electrician license; licensing is municipal.