Electrical Work Cost in New Orleans, LA
Electrical Work in New Orleans, LA costs a median of $2,856, with the middle 50% of projects between $650 and $9,000. Based on 41,199 permits filed between January 2018 and September 2026 with City of New Orleans Department of Safety and Permits. Last recalculated October 1, 2026.
Sourced from 41,199 building permits on file with the City of New Orleans. Source: New Orleans Building Permits.
Types of Electrical Work Work in New Orleans
| Type | Typical cost | Range | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| EV Charger | $2,169 | $400 - $24,000 | 81 |
| Furnace | $14,415 | $1,500 - $25,000 | 20 |
| Generator | $14,463 | $100 - $25,000 | 2,780 |
| Panel Upgrade | $4,300 | $100 - $25,000 | 12,870 |
| Rewire | $2,500 | $100 - $25,000 | 10,382 |
| Roof Mount | $10,000 | $1,500 - $24,075 | 31 |
| Structural Repair | $8,349 | $350 - $23,844 | 42 |
What Most Homeowners Paid
Each bar counts the projects filed in that price range.
| Price range | Projects |
|---|---|
| $300 to $2,167 | 16,064 |
| $2,167 to $4,033 | 5,340 |
| $4,033 to $5,900 | 3,052 |
| $5,900 to $7,766 | 2,578 |
| $7,766 to $9,633 | 2,445 |
| $9,633 to $11,500 | 1,606 |
| $11,500 to $13,366 | 1,575 |
| $13,366 to $15,233 | 1,956 |
| $15,233 to $17,099 | 1,407 |
| $17,099 to $18,966 | 1,124 |
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Common Questions About Electrical Work Costs in New Orleans
The median electrical work project in New Orleans, LA costs $2,856, based on 41,199 building permits. Most projects fall between $650 and $9,000.
The middle 50% of electrical work projects in New Orleans fall between $650 and $9,000. Costs vary with project scope, materials, property size, and local labor rates.
This estimate is based on 41,199 building permits filed between January 2018 and September 2026 with New Orleans Building Permits.
Every price comes from building permits filed with city and county governments. When a contractor pulls a permit, they declare the project value. HomeQuotr aggregates those declared values for New Orleans. Not surveys, not estimates, not self-reported data.
Compared with nearby cities, electrical work runs Baton Rouge at $2,800.
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