Quick answer
As of September 2026, a licensed electrician in St. George, UT typically charges $60–$110 per hour with a $100–$200 service call covering the first hour; a 200-amp panel upgrade runs $1,600–$3,000, a Level 2 EV charger install $700–$2,000, and small repairs like an outlet $125–$300. St. George Electric Pro matches Washington County homeowners with an independent, licensed electrician at no cost.
St. George Electric Pro · St. George, UT and Washington County
Rates and fees
Most electricians in this market bill one of two ways: a service call that covers the drive and the first hour, then an hourly rate; or a flat price per job that bakes both in. Either is fine. What you want to avoid is paying two visit fees for jobs that could have been one visit. Full detail on the hourly rate guide.
| Job | Typical range | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed electrician, hourly rate Journeyman at the low end, master electrician at the high end. Many shops quote flat rates for common jobs instead. | $60–$110 per hour | Journeyman at the low end, master electrician at the high end. Many shops quote flat rates for common jobs instead. |
| Service call fee (usually covers the first hour) Some shops charge a separate trip fee instead of a service call. | $100–$200 | Some shops charge a separate trip fee instead of a service call. |
| Trip fee (when charged separately) Instead of, not on top of, a service call fee. | $40–$100 | Instead of, not on top of, a service call fee. |
| After-hours / weekend / holiday add-on Added to the normal rate. Some electricians bill 1.5× to 2× their hourly rate instead of a flat add-on. | $100–$200 | Added to the normal rate. Some electricians bill 1.5× to 2× their hourly rate instead of a flat add-on. |
| Typical emergency visit, all-in (diagnosis + a small repair) A dead circuit, a failed breaker, a burnt outlet. Bigger repairs are quoted separately. | $250–$600 | A dead circuit, a failed breaker, a burnt outlet. Bigger repairs are quoted separately. |
| Troubleshooting / diagnostic visit (business hours) Finding why a circuit is dead or a breaker trips. Often credited toward the repair. | $150–$350 | Finding why a circuit is dead or a breaker trips. Often credited toward the repair. |
| Whole-home electrical safety inspection Worth it before buying an older home or adding an EV charger. | $100–$400 | Worth it before buying an older home or adding an EV charger. |
Panel and service upgrades
The most common large job in Washington County, driven by summer AC load on older 100-amp panels and by EV chargers on full ones. The price splits sharply on whether the service entrance and meter stay or go. Full detail on the panel upgrade cost guide; what the job involves is on the panel upgrade page.
| Job | Typical range | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Replace a 100-amp panel (same size) Like-for-like swap of a failed or recalled panel. | $800–$1,500 | Like-for-like swap of a failed or recalled panel. |
| Upgrade to a 200-amp panel The common upgrade for AC load, an addition, or an EV charger. Assumes the service entrance and meter can stay. | $1,600–$3,000 | The common upgrade for AC load, an addition, or an EV charger. Assumes the service entrance and meter can stay. |
| 200-amp upgrade with a new service entrance, mast or meter base Needed when the wiring from the utility drop to the panel is undersized for 200 amps. Involves the utility. | $3,000–$4,500 | Needed when the wiring from the utility drop to the panel is undersized for 200 amps. Involves the utility. |
| Upgrade to 400-amp service Large homes, workshops, multiple EVs, or a casita. Uncommon. | $4,000–$6,000 | Large homes, workshops, multiple EVs, or a casita. Uncommon. |
| Add a subpanel (garage, casita, workshop) Only if the main panel has the capacity to feed it. | $400–$1,750 | Only if the main panel has the capacity to feed it. |
| Electrical permit for a panel change National range. St. George City and Washington County publish their own fee schedules; ask your electrician for the exact local fee. | $50–$300 | National range. St. George City and Washington County publish their own fee schedules; ask your electrician for the exact local fee. |
EV charger installation
A Level 2 charger is a dedicated 240-volt circuit plus the unit. Distance from the panel and whether the panel has room decide most of the price. The federal 30C tax credit that used to offset it expired on June 30, 2026. Full detail on the EV charger cost guide; what the install involves is on the EV charger page.
| Job | Typical range | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 charger, installed (panel has room, short wire run) Charger on the panel wall or the adjacent garage wall, 40–60-amp circuit. | $700–$2,000 | Charger on the panel wall or the adjacent garage wall, 40–60-amp circuit. |
| Level 2 charger when a panel upgrade is also needed Charger install plus the 200-amp panel work above. | $2,000–$4,500 | Charger install plus the 200-amp panel work above. |
| Level 2 charger unit (hardware only) Basic units near the low end; smart, load-managing units near the high end. | $300–$1,000 | Basic units near the low end; smart, load-managing units near the high end. |
| Electrician labor for a Level 2 install Depends on distance from the panel and whether conduit is needed. | $400–$1,200 | Depends on distance from the panel and whether conduit is needed. |
| Long wire run / new circuit (detached garage, far wall) Trenching or attic runs push this up. | $500–$1,500 | Trenching or attic runs push this up. |
| Permit for an EV charger circuit National range; local fee not separately sourced. | $100–$200 | National range; local fee not separately sourced. |
| Level 1 (a dedicated 120-volt outlet in the garage) Slow charging, no charger hardware to buy. | $200–$600 | Slow charging, no charger hardware to buy. |
Everyday repairs
Outlets, GFCIs, switches, fans, and lighting. The visit fee dominates a single small job; bundling three or four into one call is the reliable way to bring the per-job number down. What each repair involves is on the electrical repair page.
| Job | Typical range | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Replace or add a standard outlet Adding a new outlet on a new circuit costs more than swapping one. | $125–$300 | Adding a new outlet on a new circuit costs more than swapping one. |
| GFCI outlet (kitchen, bath, garage, outdoor) Required by code near water; a common failure point in older homes. | $130–$300 | Required by code near water; a common failure point in older homes. |
| Light switch or dimmer Three-way and smart switches at the high end. | $85–$250 | Three-way and smart switches at the high end. |
| Ceiling fan install (existing wiring and box) Add a new fan-rated box or a new switch leg and it can double. | $140–$350 | Add a new fan-rated box or a new switch leg and it can double. |
| Light fixture replacement Chandeliers, high ceilings, and new boxes cost more. | $150–$500 | Chandeliers, high ceilings, and new boxes cost more. |
| Recessed / can light Priced per light; most jobs are 4–8 lights. | $125–$300 per light | Priced per light; most jobs are 4–8 lights. |
| Whole-house rewiring Rare in St. George’s mostly newer housing stock; relevant to older downtown homes. | $2,500–$10,000 | Rare in St. George’s mostly newer housing stock; relevant to older downtown homes. |
What moves an electrician’s price in St. George
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When you call
Business hours vs. nights, weekends, and holidays. The after-hours add-on is the single biggest swing on a small job.
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Trip vs. task
Small jobs are mostly the cost of the visit. Bundle them. Big jobs (panels, service, long runs) are mostly labor and materials.
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Panel capacity
If the job needs a circuit and the panel has no room, the panel becomes part of the quote. This is the hidden line item on EV and hot-tub jobs.
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Home age and access
Slab-on-grade homes, finished ceilings, stucco exteriors, and attics at 130°F all add time. So does aluminum branch wiring in some older homes.
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Permits
Panel, service, and new-circuit work is permitted and inspected. The fee is small next to the job; skipping it is the false economy.
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Who does it
Master electricians bill more per hour than journeymen, and larger shops carry more overhead than a one-truck operator. Neither is automatically better; verified license and clear quote are what matter.
How to read a quote
- Itemized, in writing. Labor, materials, permit, and any panel work called out separately. A single lump sum hides the part you could have shopped.
- Service call terms stated. Does the fee cover the first hour? Is the diagnostic credited toward the repair? Ask before they leave the shop.
- After-hours rate stated. If it is an emergency, the after-hours add-on and the trip fee should be quoted on the phone.
- Permit included where required. Panels, service changes, and new circuits. A quote that omits it is either incomplete or planning to skip it.
- License number on the quote. Utah electrical contractors are licensed by the state; verify the number on the DOPL lookup in about two minutes.
- Two quotes on anything over about a thousand dollars. Panel and EV work varies enough between shops that a second number is worth the hour. The licensed electricians comparison is a starting list.
How these numbers were built
Methodology and sources
- National baseline. 2026 ranges from four cost aggregators (HomeGuide, Angi, HomeAdvisor, This Old House) that each survey thousands of completed jobs.
- Local anchor. Two St. George-specific data points: homeyou’s Saint George electrician report (August 2026) and ProMatcher’s Saint George cost report (older 2021–2023 survey data, used as a floor, not a current price).
- Blend. Both local sources sit at or slightly below the national midpoint, so the published St. George range trims the national high end, not the low end. Where a local figure is clearly stale (ProMatcher) it caps the low end only.
- What it is not. A quote. Every figure is a typical range for a licensed contractor in Washington County; the electrician you are matched with sets the actual price after seeing the job.
Sources checked September 2026 (next scheduled recheck: March 2027):
- HomeGuide — Electrical Work Pricing Guide — Feb 11, 2026
- HomeGuide — Electrician Cost Per Hour — Feb 12, 2026
- Angi — How Much Does an Electrician Cost? — Aug 3, 2026
- HomeAdvisor — Electrician Cost — Jun 19, 2026
- Angi — Cost to Upgrade an Electrical Panel — Aug 3, 2026
- This Old House — Cost to Upgrade an Electrical Panel — Mar 31, 2026
- Angi — EV Charging Station Installation Cost — Sep 23, 2026
- Fixr — Electrician Cost — Jan 31, 2025
- homeyou — Electrician in Saint George, UT: Costs — Aug 22, 2026 · St. George-specific
- ProMatcher — Saint George Electricians Cost Report — 2021–2023 survey data · St. George-specific
How the match works
St. George Electric Pro is a referral service, not an electrical contractor, and does not perform or price electrical work. When you request a match, your job description and location go to an independent, licensed local electrician who covers your part of Washington County. They contact you, quote the job, and do the work; homeowners pay nothing to be matched. We work with electricians who report holding a Utah license, but we do not verify every license ourselves.