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Electrical in Madison, WI

Compare 8 local electrical pros. Typical service: $186–$558.

Top Electrical Companies in Madison

  1. 1.All Comfort Services

    4.8★ (3,733 reviews)

    4.8★ from 3733 reviews

    +16082863924Website

  2. 2.Badger Electric, Inc.

    4.7★ (299 reviews)

    4.7★ from 299 reviews

    +16086614701Website

  3. 3.Westphal & Co Inc.

    4.5★ (38 reviews)

    4.5★ from 38 reviews

    +16082220105Website

  4. 4.Smart Home Electric

    5.0★ (12 reviews)

    5.0★ from 12 reviews

    +16083450437Website

  5. 5.Badger Electric, Inc

    5.0★ (9 reviews)

    5.0★ from 9 reviews

    +16086614701Website

  6. 6.Rhoades Electrical Services

    +16085728974Website

  7. 7.Electrical Lighting and Ceiling Fans

  8. 8.Wisconsin Electrical Workers

    +16087162870Website

Electrical Cost in Madison

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

ServiceTypical range in Madison
Electrical repair$186–$558/job
Outlet or switch install$149–$372/job
Light fixture install$186–$621/job
Panel upgrade$2,234–$5,585/job

Electrical prices in Madison run about 24% 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 Madison, rated 4.8★ on average across 4,091 customer reviews.

Madison Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Madison's weather means for scheduling electrical.

Last spring frost
April 21
First fall frost
October 13
Annual precipitation
36.13"
Heating degree days
7,178
Cooling degree days
681
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan10.7°26.9°1.24"
Feb14.8°31.4°1.4"
Mar25.6°42.9°2.14"
Apr37.7°56.9°3.85"
May48.8°67.9°4.07"
Jun58.5°78.1°4.89"
Jul63.1°82°3.95"
Aug61.2°79.8°4.12"
Sep52.3°71.9°3.45"
Oct40°59.7°2.68"
Nov28.3°44.8°2.45"
Dec15.5°31°1.89"

NOAA station data 3.27 miles from Madison.

Permits & Regulations in WI

Permit typically required

  • Wisconsin licenses electrical contractors, master and journeyman electricians through DSPS
  • An electrical contractor must employ a licensed master electrician
  • Electrical permits and inspections are handled by the local jurisdiction or the state

License required: Wisconsin DSPS electrical contractor license

Sources: dsps.wi.gov

Electrical FAQs for Madison

How much does an electrician cost in Madison?

Electrical repairs in Madison typically run $186-$558 per job, before any larger work like a panel upgrade.

How many electricians serve Madison?

We track 8 electricians serving Madison.

Do I need a licensed electrician in Madison, WI?

In WI, Wisconsin licenses electrical contractors, master and journeyman electricians through DSPS. Check with the Madison building department before work that adds circuits or touches the panel.

Are electricians in Madison more expensive than average?

Electrical work in Madison runs about +24.1% versus the national average, tracking local electrician wages.

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

Madison averages 681 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 Madison summers?

With highs near 82F in Madison, 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 Madison?

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

What does a panel upgrade involve in Madison, WI?

A panel upgrade in Madison generally needs a permit and a utility disconnect. In WI, Wisconsin licenses electrical contractors, master and journeyman electricians through DSPS.