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Electrical in Phoenix, AZ

Compare 8 local electrical pros. Typical service: $145–$436.

Top Electrical Companies in Phoenix

  1. 1.George Brazil Plumbing & Electrical

    4.7★ (3,076 reviews)

    4.7★ from 3076 reviews

    +16025293749Website

  2. 2.Super Electric

    4.7★ (300 reviews)

    4.7★ from 300 reviews

    +16029046842

  3. 3.Triple M Electric

    4.7★ (39 reviews)

    4.7★ from 39 reviews

    +14808188126

  4. 4.Pro Electrical Inc

    4.9★ (32 reviews)

    4.9★ from 32 reviews

    +16028981834

  5. 5.US Electrical Services

    5.0★ (21 reviews)

    5.0★ from 21 reviews

    +18775868304Website

  6. 6.Arizona Electrical Solutions Phoenix, LLC

    4.7★ (25 reviews)

    4.7★ from 25 reviews

    +16023965216Website

  7. 7.Thomas Electrical Contractors

    4.5★ (8 reviews)

    4.5★ from 8 reviews

    +16022688620

  8. 8.Supreme Electrical

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +16026694795

Electrical Cost in Phoenix

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Phoenix
Electrical repair$145–$436/job
Outlet or switch install$116–$291/job
Light fixture install$145–$485/job
Panel upgrade$1,744–$4,361/job

Electrical prices in Phoenix run about 3% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 8 companies serving Phoenix, rated 4.8★ on average across 3,502 customer reviews.

Phoenix Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Phoenix's weather means for scheduling electrical.

Annual precipitation
8.18"
Heating degree days
868
Cooling degree days
4,567
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan45.6°68.6°0.98"
Feb48.7°71.7°0.97"
Mar53.5°78.2°1.06"
Apr60.2°85.9°0.26"
May69°94.7°0.08"
Jun77.2°103.8°0.02"
Jul82.5°105.8°1.07"
Aug82.1°104.2°0.97"
Sep75.4°100.1°0.61"
Oct64.4°89.3°0.65"
Nov51.9°76.4°0.66"
Dec44.8°67.3°0.85"

NOAA station data 8.53 miles from Phoenix.

Permits & Regulations in AZ

Permit typically required

  • Electrical contracting requires an Arizona Registrar of Contractors license — R-11 covers residential electrical work
  • Arizona does not license journeyman electricians at state level
  • The ROC handyman exemption for jobs under $1,000 does not apply to work that requires a permit

License required: Arizona ROC CR-11 or R-11 electrical contractor license

Sources: roc.az.gov

Electrical FAQs for Phoenix

How much does an electrician cost in Phoenix?

Electrical repairs in Phoenix typically run $145-$436 per job, before any larger work like a panel upgrade.

How many electricians serve Phoenix?

We track 8 electricians serving Phoenix.

Do I need a licensed electrician in Phoenix, AZ?

In AZ, Electrical contracting requires an Arizona Registrar of Contractors license — R-11 covers residential electrical work. Check with the Phoenix building department before work that adds circuits or touches the panel.

Are electricians in Phoenix more expensive than average?

Electrical work in Phoenix runs about -3.1% versus the national average, tracking local electrician wages.

Does Phoenix heat put extra load on a home's electrical system?

Phoenix averages 4,567 cooling degree days a year and summer highs near 106F, so air conditioning is often the largest load on the panel. Older 100-amp services are the usual reason a new AC or EV charger needs an upgrade.

Why do breakers trip more in Phoenix summers?

With highs near 106F in Phoenix, AC compressors start hard and run long, and a breaker that trips mainly in summer usually points to a shared or undersized circuit rather than a failing breaker.

When is the best time to schedule electrical work in Phoenix?

Outside peak cooling season is easiest: Phoenix sees highs near 106F, and summer is when AC-related calls fill electricians' schedules.

What does a panel upgrade involve in Phoenix, AZ?

A panel upgrade in Phoenix generally needs a permit and a utility disconnect. In AZ, Electrical contracting requires an Arizona Registrar of Contractors license — R-11 covers residential electrical work.