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How much does 200-amp electrical panel upgrade cost in Texas?

Updated September 2026 · Texas price index 0.95 for electrical work (national = 1.00)

In Texas, a licensed electrician typically charges $1,250 to $4,250 to replace or upgrade a main electrical panel to 200 amps, with most jobs landing near $1,900. That is about 5% below the national average of $1,300–$4,500, based on what electricians earn in Texas.

Low end

$1,250

Most jobs

$1,900

High end

$4,250

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What a Texas quote means

Quote for this job	What it means
Under $750	Suspiciously low — ask what is excluded, and check licensing and insurance
$750 – $4,675	Fair price — inside the typical range (up to 10% over the top is still normal)
$4,675 – $7,438	Running high — get the quote itemized, and get a second one
Over $7,438	Ripoff territory — more than 1.75× the high end of the typical range

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What you're paying for

What is usually included: A new 200-amp load center with main breaker, transfer of existing circuits, grounding and bonding brought up to code, permit and inspection, and 4–8 hours of licensed electrician labor.

What moves the price:

Whether the meter base and service entrance cable must be upgraded too (often $500–$1,500 more)
Relocating the panel instead of replacing it in place
Utility disconnect scheduling and permit fees, which vary by county
Extra work uncovered during the swap: double-tapped breakers, aluminum branch wiring, missing grounds
Arc-fault or surge protection add-ons the inspector or homeowner requests

Whether the meter/service entrance must also be upgraded, panel relocation, utility disconnect and permit/inspection, and regional labor rates.

200-amp electrical panel upgrade cost across Texas

Typical range by metro and rural area, from BLS wage data for electricians in each area.

Area	Typical range	Most jobs
Abilene, TX	$1,100 – $3,750	$1,700
Amarillo, TX	$1,150 – $4,000	$1,800
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX	$1,300 – $4,500	$2,050
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX	$1,250 – $4,400	$1,950
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX	$1,000 – $3,500	$1,600
College Station-Bryan, TX	$1,100 – $3,800	$1,700
Corpus Christi, TX	$1,200 – $4,250	$1,900
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$1,250 – $4,350	$1,950
Eagle Pass, TX	$1,150 – $4,000	$1,800
El Paso, TX	$1,050 – $3,650	$1,650
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$1,250 – $4,300	$1,950
Killeen-Temple, TX	$1,100 – $3,850	$1,750
Laredo, TX	$1,000 – $3,550	$1,600
Longview, TX	$1,100 – $3,750	$1,700
Lubbock, TX	$1,050 – $3,650	$1,650
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX	$1,000 – $3,550	$1,600
Midland, TX	$1,300 – $4,450	$2,000
Odessa, TX	$1,200 – $4,200	$1,900
San Angelo, TX	$1,100 – $3,750	$1,700
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX	$1,200 – $4,150	$1,850
Sherman-Denison, TX	$1,200 – $4,150	$1,850
Texarkana, TX-AR	$1,200 – $4,150	$1,850
Tyler, TX	$1,100 – $3,800	$1,700
Victoria, TX	$1,100 – $3,900	$1,750
Waco, TX	$1,100 – $3,850	$1,700
Wichita Falls, TX	$1,050 – $3,650	$1,650
Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$1,250 – $4,400	$1,950
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$1,200 – $4,150	$1,850
Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$1,100 – $3,850	$1,700
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$1,100 – $3,800	$1,700
North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$1,150 – $4,000	$1,800
Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$1,250 – $4,300	$1,950

Frequently asked

Is $1,900 a fair price for 200-amp electrical panel upgrade in Texas?

Yes. $1,900 is right around what most homeowners in Texas pay. Anything from $750 to $4,675 is inside the normal range for a licensed electrician; above $4,675 it is worth getting a second quote.

Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?

Whether the meter base and service entrance cable must be upgraded too (often $500–$1,500 more). Relocating the panel instead of replacing it in place. Company overhead matters too: a large company with trucks, dispatchers and a warranty department charges more than a one-person shop, and both can be honest prices.

When should I get a second quote?

Any time a quote lands above $4,675, or when the contractor cannot break it into parts, labor and fees. Ask for the itemized version, ask what would change the price, and confirm licensing and insurance. You can also paste the quote into the free QuoteJury checker for an instant second opinion.

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Sources

HomeGuide (2026): $1,300–$2,500 nationally
Angi (2026): $1,300–$2,000 nationally
Fixr (2025): $1,800–$4,500 nationally
This Old House (2026): $1,300–$3,000 nationally
HomeAdvisor (2026): $1,300–$2,000 nationally
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 — median hourly wages by state and metro area

About these numbers. Ranges are typical market rates for a licensed, insured contractor, blended from published U.S. cost guides and adjusted with U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data (OEWS, May 2025) for each state and metro area. They are estimates, not a bid, appraisal or inspection. Real prices move with parts, access, permits and code requirements. The quote checker is AI-powered and labeled as such.