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How much does circuit breaker replacement cost in 2026?

Updated September 2026 · national figures from 6 published cost guides

Across the U.S., a licensed electrician typically charges $50 to $300 to replace a single circuit breaker, with most jobs landing near $150. Prices run higher in high-wage states and metros and lower in rural areas — pick your state below for a local range.

Low end

$50

Most jobs

$150

High end

$300

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What a quote means (national)

Quote for this job	What it means
Under $30	Suspiciously low — ask what is excluded, and check licensing and insurance
$30 – $330	Fair price — inside the typical range (up to 10% over the top is still normal)
$330 – $525	Running high — get the quote itemized, and get a second one
Over $525	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 standard 15–30 amp breaker, diagnosis of why it tripped or failed, the swap, and a service call of roughly an hour.

What moves the price:

Breaker type: standard, GFCI, AFCI or dual-function breakers cost $40–$120 each versus $10–$25 for a plain one
Obsolete panels (Federal Pacific, Zinsco, Pushmatic) where replacement breakers are scarce or unsafe
Whether the breaker is the real problem, or a symptom of an overloaded or faulty circuit
Trip-charge and minimum-visit policies of the company

Breaker type (standard vs. 2-pole, AFCI/GFCI, or main), availability of the panel brand's breaker, and the electrician's service-call minimum.

Circuit breaker replacement 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	$45 – $270	$135	0.91
Alaska	$65 – $380	$190	1.28
Arizona	$50 – $290	$145	0.98
Arkansas	$40 – $250	$125	0.84
California	$55 – $340	$170	1.15
Colorado	$50 – $310	$155	1.03
Connecticut	$60 – $350	$175	1.17
Delaware	$50 – $300	$150	1.01
District of Columbia	$65 – $400	$200	1.34
Florida	$45 – $280	$140	0.93
Georgia	$45 – $280	$140	0.94
Hawaii	$65 – $390	$195	1.32
Idaho	$50 – $300	$150	0.98
Illinois	$65 – $400	$200	1.32
Indiana	$50 – $310	$155	1.03
Iowa	$50 – $290	$145	0.97
Kansas	$50 – $300	$150	1.01
Kentucky	$50 – $290	$145	0.95
Louisiana	$50 – $290	$145	0.96
Maine	$55 – $330	$165	1.11
Maryland	$55 – $340	$170	1.13
Massachusetts	$60 – $360	$180	1.20
Michigan	$55 – $330	$165	1.11
Minnesota	$60 – $350	$175	1.16
Mississippi	$45 – $280	$140	0.93
Missouri	$50 – $300	$150	1.00
Montana	$55 – $330	$165	1.11
Nebraska	$50 – $290	$145	0.97
Nevada	$55 – $320	$160	1.07
New Hampshire	$50 – $310	$155	1.02
New Jersey	$60 – $350	$175	1.16
New Mexico	$45 – $280	$140	0.94
New York	$60 – $350	$175	1.18
North Carolina	$45 – $280	$140	0.93
North Dakota	$50 – $310	$155	1.03
Ohio	$50 – $300	$150	1.00
Oklahoma	$50 – $290	$145	0.95
Oregon	$70 – $410	$200	1.36
Pennsylvania	$50 – $310	$155	1.03
Rhode Island	$55 – $340	$170	1.12
South Carolina	$45 – $280	$140	0.94
South Dakota	$50 – $290	$145	0.96
Tennessee	$50 – $290	$145	0.96
Texas	$45 – $280	$140	0.95
Utah	$50 – $300	$150	0.98
Vermont	$50 – $310	$155	1.03
Virginia	$50 – $310	$155	1.02
Washington	$65 – $400	$200	1.34
West Virginia	$50 – $300	$150	0.99
Wisconsin	$55 – $330	$165	1.11
Wyoming	$55 – $330	$165	1.11

Frequently asked

Is $150 a fair price for circuit breaker replacement in the U.S.?

Yes. $150 is right around what most homeowners in the U.S. pay. Anything from $30 to $330 is inside the normal range for a licensed electrician; above $330 it is worth getting a second quote.

Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?

Breaker type: standard, GFCI, AFCI or dual-function breakers cost $40–$120 each versus $10–$25 for a plain one. Obsolete panels (Federal Pacific, Zinsco, Pushmatic) where replacement breakers are scarce or unsafe. 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 $330, 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.

Other electrical jobs

Sources

HomeGuide (2026): $100–$180 nationally
Angi (2026): $100–$200 nationally
Forbes Home (2025): $100–$200 nationally
Forbes Home (2024): $100–$300 nationally
Thumbtack (2025): $120–$200 nationally
Fixr (2025): $52–$97 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.