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Electrical in Austin, TX

Compare 7 local electrical pros. Typical service: $143–$430.

Top Electrical Companies in Austin

  1. 1.Mr. Electric of Austin

    4.8★ (492 reviews)

    4.8★ from 492 reviews

    +15122985153Website

  2. 2.Dial One Electrical Services

    4.7★ (111 reviews)

    4.7★ from 111 reviews

    +15122004919Website

  3. 3.Global Electric Services Inc

    5.0★ (25 reviews)

    5.0★ from 25 reviews

    +17373378761Website

  4. 4.Expert Electrical Service In Austin

    5.0★ (20 reviews)

    5.0★ from 20 reviews

    +17373126637

  5. 5.Best Electrician 24/7

    4.6★ (22 reviews)

    4.6★ from 22 reviews

    +17373015578

  6. 6.JMEG Electrical Contractors

    4.6★ (14 reviews)

    4.6★ from 14 reviews

    +15128730022Website

  7. 7.Zavalas Electric LLC

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +15126980316

Electrical Cost in Austin

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

ServiceTypical range in Austin
Electrical repair$143–$430/job
Outlet or switch install$115–$287/job
Light fixture install$143–$478/job
Panel upgrade$1,721–$4,302/job

Electrical prices in Austin run about 4% 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 7 companies serving Austin, rated 4.8★ on average across 685 customer reviews.

Austin Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Austin's weather means for scheduling electrical.

Last spring frost
February 19
First fall frost
December 5
Annual precipitation
34.32"
Heating degree days
1,540
Cooling degree days
3,140
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan41.5°61.5°2.22"
Feb44.8°65.2°2.02"
Mar51.3°72.2°2.76"
Apr58.6°79.8°2.09"
May66.7°86.5°4.44"
Jun72.3°92.1°4.33"
Jul74.4°95.6°1.88"
Aug74.6°97°2.35"
Sep69.4°90.5°2.99"
Oct60.6°81.8°3.88"
Nov50.6°71.4°2.96"
Dec42.3°62.7°2.4"

NOAA station data 1.58 miles from Austin.

Permits & Regulations in TX

Permit typically required

  • Electrical contracting is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
  • TDLR licenses electrical contractors and master, journeyman and residential wireman electricians statewide
  • Permits and inspections are issued by the city

License required: TDLR electrical contractor license

Sources: www.tdlr.texas.gov

Electrical FAQs for Austin

How much does an electrician cost in Austin?

Electrical repairs in Austin typically run $143-$430 per job, before any larger work like a panel upgrade.

How many electricians serve Austin?

We track 7 electricians serving Austin.

Do I need a licensed electrician in Austin, TX?

In TX, Electrical contracting is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Check with the Austin building department before work that adds circuits or touches the panel.

Are electricians in Austin more expensive than average?

Electrical work in Austin runs about -4.4% versus the national average, tracking local electrician wages.

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

Austin averages 3,140 cooling degree days a year and summer highs near 97F, 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 Austin summers?

With highs near 97F in Austin, 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 Austin?

Outside peak cooling season is easiest: Austin sees highs near 97F, and summer is when AC-related calls fill electricians' schedules.

What does a panel upgrade involve in Austin, TX?

A panel upgrade in Austin generally needs a permit and a utility disconnect. In TX, Electrical contracting is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.