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How much does new 240-volt dedicated circuit cost in 2026?

Updated September 2026 · national figures from 3 published cost guides

Across the U.S., a licensed electrician typically charges $250 to $1,000 to run a new dedicated 240V circuit for a dryer, range or EV charger, with most jobs landing near $610. Prices run higher in high-wage states and metros and lower in rural areas — pick your state below for a local range.

Low end

$250

Most jobs

$610

High end

$1,000

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What a quote means (national)

Quote for this job	What it means
Under $150	Suspiciously low — ask what is excluded, and check licensing and insurance
$150 – $1,100	Fair price — inside the typical range (up to 10% over the top is still normal)
$1,100 – $1,750	Running high — get the quote itemized, and get a second one
Over $1,750	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 double-pole breaker, appropriately sized cable for the run, a receptacle or hardwired termination, permit where required, and 2–4 hours of labor.

What moves the price:

Distance from the panel and whether the cable can run through an unfinished basement or must be fished through walls
Wire gauge: 50-amp circuits need heavier, pricier copper than 30-amp
Available panel capacity; a full panel can turn this into a subpanel or panel-upgrade job
Permit and inspection requirements, which vary by city

Distance from the panel, amperage/wire gauge (30A dryer vs. 50A range or EV), fishing through finished walls, and whether the panel has space.

New 240-volt dedicated circuit cost by state

Typical range for each state, adjusted with BLS wage data for electricians. Index 1.00 = national average.

State	Typical range	Most jobs	Index
Alabama	$230 – $910	$550	0.91
Alaska	$320 – $1,300	$780	1.28
Arizona	$240 – $980	$600	0.98
Arkansas	$210 – $840	$510	0.84
California	$290 – $1,150	$700	1.15
Colorado	$260 – $1,050	$630	1.03
Connecticut	$290 – $1,150	$710	1.17
Delaware	$250 – $1,000	$620	1.01
District of Columbia	$330 – $1,350	$810	1.34
Florida	$230 – $930	$570	0.93
Georgia	$240 – $940	$580	0.94
Hawaii	$330 – $1,300	$800	1.32
Idaho	$250 – $980	$600	0.98
Illinois	$330 – $1,300	$810	1.32
Indiana	$260 – $1,050	$630	1.03
Iowa	$240 – $970	$590	0.97
Kansas	$250 – $1,000	$620	1.01
Kentucky	$240 – $950	$580	0.95
Louisiana	$240 – $960	$580	0.96
Maine	$280 – $1,100	$680	1.11
Maryland	$280 – $1,150	$690	1.13
Massachusetts	$300 – $1,200	$730	1.20
Michigan	$280 – $1,100	$670	1.11
Minnesota	$290 – $1,150	$710	1.16
Mississippi	$230 – $930	$560	0.93
Missouri	$250 – $1,000	$610	1.00
Montana	$280 – $1,100	$680	1.11
Nebraska	$240 – $970	$590	0.97
Nevada	$270 – $1,050	$660	1.07
New Hampshire	$260 – $1,000	$620	1.02
New Jersey	$290 – $1,150	$710	1.16
New Mexico	$240 – $940	$570	0.94
New York	$290 – $1,200	$720	1.18
North Carolina	$230 – $930	$570	0.93
North Dakota	$260 – $1,050	$630	1.03
Ohio	$250 – $1,000	$610	1.00
Oklahoma	$240 – $960	$580	0.95
Oregon	$340 – $1,350	$830	1.36
Pennsylvania	$260 – $1,050	$630	1.03
Rhode Island	$280 – $1,100	$690	1.12
South Carolina	$230 – $940	$570	0.94
South Dakota	$240 – $970	$590	0.96
Tennessee	$240 – $960	$590	0.96
Texas	$240 – $950	$580	0.95
Utah	$250 – $990	$600	0.98
Vermont	$260 – $1,050	$630	1.03
Virginia	$260 – $1,000	$620	1.02
Washington	$330 – $1,350	$820	1.34
West Virginia	$250 – $990	$600	0.99
Wisconsin	$280 – $1,100	$680	1.11
Wyoming	$280 – $1,100	$680	1.11

Frequently asked

Is $610 a fair price for new 240-volt dedicated circuit in the U.S.?

Yes. $610 is right around what most homeowners in the U.S. pay. Anything from $150 to $1,100 is inside the normal range for a licensed electrician; above $1,100 it is worth getting a second quote.

Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?

Distance from the panel and whether the cable can run through an unfinished basement or must be fished through walls. Wire gauge: 50-amp circuits need heavier, pricier copper than 30-amp. 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 $1,100, 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 (2025): $250–$900 nationally
HomeGuide (2026): $250–$800 nationally
HomeAdvisor (2026): $570–$1,000 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.