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How much does circuit breaker replacement cost in Texas?

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

In Texas, a licensed electrician typically charges $45 to $280 to replace a single circuit breaker, with most jobs landing near $140. That is about 5% below the national average of $50–$300, based on what electricians earn in Texas.

Low end

$45

Most jobs

$140

High end

$280

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What a Texas quote means

Quote for this job	What it means
Under $27	Suspiciously low — ask what is excluded, and check licensing and insurance
$27 – $308	Fair price — inside the typical range (up to 10% over the top is still normal)
$308 – $490	Running high — get the quote itemized, and get a second one
Over $490	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 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	$40 – $250	$125
Amarillo, TX	$45 – $270	$135
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX	$50 – $300	$150
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX	$50 – $290	$145
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX	$40 – $230	$115
College Station-Bryan, TX	$40 – $250	$125
Corpus Christi, TX	$45 – $280	$140
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$50 – $290	$145
Eagle Pass, TX	$45 – $270	$135
El Paso, TX	$40 – $240	$120
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$50 – $290	$145
Killeen-Temple, TX	$45 – $260	$130
Laredo, TX	$40 – $240	$120
Longview, TX	$40 – $250	$125
Lubbock, TX	$40 – $240	$120
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX	$40 – $240	$120
Midland, TX	$50 – $300	$150
Odessa, TX	$45 – $280	$140
San Angelo, TX	$40 – $250	$125
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX	$45 – $280	$140
Sherman-Denison, TX	$45 – $280	$140
Texarkana, TX-AR	$45 – $280	$140
Tyler, TX	$40 – $250	$125
Victoria, TX	$45 – $260	$130
Waco, TX	$45 – $260	$130
Wichita Falls, TX	$40 – $240	$120
Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$50 – $290	$145
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$45 – $280	$140
Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$45 – $260	$130
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$40 – $250	$125
North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$45 – $270	$135
Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$50 – $290	$145

Frequently asked

Is $140 a fair price for circuit breaker replacement in Texas?

Yes. $140 is right around what most homeowners in Texas pay. Anything from $27 to $308 is inside the normal range for a licensed electrician; above $308 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 $308, 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): $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.