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Electrical in Worcester, MA

Compare 8 local electrical pros. Typical service: $179–$538.

Top Electrical Companies in Worcester

  1. 1.BCP Electric

    4.9★ (117 reviews)

    4.9★ from 117 reviews

    +19782255227Website

  2. 2.Zambarano Electric Inc.

    5.0★ (19 reviews)

    5.0★ from 19 reviews

    +15085095137Website

  3. 3.C.A. Senecal Electrical Services, Inc.

    4.2★ (11 reviews)

    4.2★ from 11 reviews

    +15087922399Website

  4. 4.Tangney Electric Co

    3.5★ (11 reviews)

    3.5★ from 11 reviews

    +17742421081Website

  5. 5.Favulli Electric

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

    +15087532903Website

  6. 6.Ostrow Electrical Co

    4.2★ (5 reviews)

    4.2★ from 5 reviews

    +15087542641Website

  7. 7.Total Electric Solutions

    3.0★ (2 reviews)

    3.0★ from 2 reviews

    +15083057966

  8. 8.Harbor Electric Co.

    1.0★ (1 reviews)

    1.0★ from 1 reviews

    +15083057965

Electrical Cost in Worcester

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

ServiceTypical range in Worcester
Electrical repair$179–$538/job
Outlet or switch install$143–$359/job
Light fixture install$179–$598/job
Panel upgrade$2,151–$5,378/job

Electrical prices in Worcester run about 20% above 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 Worcester, rated 3.9★ on average across 170 customer reviews.

Worcester Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Worcester's weather means for scheduling electrical.

Last spring frost
April 21
First fall frost
October 18
Annual precipitation
48.07"
Heating degree days
6,717
Cooling degree days
469
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan16.8°31.3°3.49"
Feb19.4°34.6°3.23"
Mar26.5°42.9°4.21"
Apr37°55.1°4.11"
May46.8°65.9°4.19"
Jun56°74.1°4.19"
Jul61.5°78.9°4.23"
Aug60.4°77.3°3.71"
Sep52.9°69.6°3.93"
Oct41.7°58.3°4.68"
Nov33°47.6°4.28"
Dec22.6°36.3°3.82"

NOAA station data 3.34 miles from Worcester.

Permits & Regulations in MA

Permit typically required

  • Electrical work in Massachusetts is licensed by the Board of State Examiners of Electricians
  • A Class A Master license is required to contract; Class B Journeyman electricians work under a master
  • Electrical work requires a permit filed with the local wiring inspector

License required: Massachusetts master (A) or journeyman (B) electrician license

Sources: www.mass.gov

Electrical FAQs for Worcester

How much does an electrician cost in Worcester?

Electrical repairs in Worcester typically run $179-$538 per job, before any larger work like a panel upgrade.

How many electricians serve Worcester?

We track 8 electricians serving Worcester.

Do I need a licensed electrician in Worcester, MA?

In MA, Electrical work in Massachusetts is licensed by the Board of State Examiners of Electricians. Check with the Worcester building department before work that adds circuits or touches the panel.

Are electricians in Worcester more expensive than average?

Electrical work in Worcester runs about +19.5% versus the national average, tracking local electrician wages.

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

Worcester averages 469 cooling degree days a year and summer highs near 79F, 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 Worcester summers?

With highs near 79F in Worcester, 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 Worcester?

Outside peak cooling season is easiest: Worcester sees highs near 79F, and summer is when AC-related calls fill electricians' schedules.

What does a panel upgrade involve in Worcester, MA?

A panel upgrade in Worcester generally needs a permit and a utility disconnect. In MA, Electrical work in Massachusetts is licensed by the Board of State Examiners of Electricians.