How Much Does an Electrician Cost in Anchorage, AK?
Straight answers from a licensed Anchorage electrical contractor. These are The Alaskan Electricians' current rates for Anchorage, Eagle River, Chugiak, Girdwood, Wasilla, Palmer and the Mat-Su.
Service Call and Hourly Rates
Service call: $210. Covers the trip and the first hour of labor.
After the first hour: $160 per hour per electrician, billed in 1-hour increments, rounded up to the next full hour.
Two electricians on site: $160 per hour for each electrician.
Card payments: 3% processing fee. No fee for cash or check.
Common Job Prices
Outlet or GFCI replacement: about $210 for a standard swap that fits within the first hour.
Light switch or dimmer replacement: about $210.
Light fixture or ceiling fan install in an existing box: $210 to $370.
Electrical panel upgrade: starting at $1,200.
EV chargers, generator transfer switches, remodels and commercial work: quoted per job after we see the space.
Prices can change with fixture weight, ceiling height, access and wiring conditions found on site.
Common Questions
How much does an electrician charge per hour in Anchorage? The Alaskan Electricians charges $160 per hour per electrician. The first hour is included in the $210 service call, which also covers the trip.
How much does it cost to upgrade an electrical panel in Anchorage? Panel upgrades start at $1,200. The final price depends on the panel size, the service size and what the job needs. See our panel upgrade page.
How much does it cost to install a light fixture? Most standard fixture or ceiling fan installs into an existing box run $210 to $370.
Do you charge more for Wasilla, Palmer or Girdwood? Call (907) 302-9525 and we will tell you before we come out.
Get a Price
Call (907) 302-9525. We answer 24 hours a day. Full terms are on our service call policy.