Electrical Costs in Louisiana

Verified cost ranges across cities in Louisiana

Verified by 3 sourcesUpdated April 11, 2026

Electrical Cost Comparison — Louisiana

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Louisiana

Cost Comparison — Electrical Panel Upgrade

Louisiana3 sources

Low

$81

Typical

$2,212

High

$6,068

New Orleans3 sources

Low

$75

Typical

$2,049

High

$5,619

Baton Rouge3 sources

Low

$73

Typical

$2,008

High

$5,509

Shreveport3 sources

Low

$68

Typical

$1,875

High

$5,144

Lafayette3 sources

Low

$70

Typical

$1,929

High

$5,292

Lake Charles3 sources

Low

$69

Typical

$1,899

High

$5,210

Monroe3 sources

Low

$67

Typical

$1,849

High

$5,073

Houma3 sources

Low

$69

Typical

$1,883

High

$5,164

Hammond3 sources

Low

$68

Typical

$1,868

High

$5,125

Alexandria3 sources

Low

$69

Typical

$1,896

High

$5,200

Cost Comparison — Ceiling Fan Installation

Louisiana3 sources

Low

$164

Typical

$1,640

High

$4,350

New Orleans3 sources

Low

$152

Typical

$1,519

High

$4,028

Baton Rouge3 sources

Low

$149

Typical

$1,489

High

$3,949

Shreveport3 sources

Low

$139

Typical

$1,390

High

$3,688

Lafayette3 sources

Low

$143

Typical

$1,430

High

$3,794

Lake Charles3 sources

Low

$141

Typical

$1,408

High

$3,735

Monroe3 sources

Low

$137

Typical

$1,371

High

$3,637

Houma3 sources

Low

$139

Typical

$1,396

High

$3,702

Hammond3 sources

Low

$138

Typical

$1,385

High

$3,674

Alexandria3 sources

Low

$140

Typical

$1,405

High

$3,728

Cost Comparison — Smoke Detector Installation

Louisiana2 sources

Low

$50

Typical

$217

High

$398

New Orleans2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$201

High

$369

Baton Rouge2 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$197

High

$361

Shreveport2 sources

Low

$42

Typical

$184

High

$337

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$44

Typical

$189

High

$347

Lake Charles2 sources

Low

$43

Typical

$186

High

$342

Monroe2 sources

Low

$42

Typical

$181

High

$333

Houma2 sources

Low

$43

Typical

$185

High

$339

Hammond2 sources

Low

$42

Typical

$183

High

$336

Alexandria2 sources

Low

$43

Typical

$186

High

$341

Cost Comparison — Outdoor Electrical Outlet Installation

Louisiana2 sources

Low

$50

Typical

$174

High

$344

New Orleans2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$161

High

$318

Baton Rouge2 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$158

High

$312

Shreveport2 sources

Low

$42

Typical

$147

High

$291

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$44

Typical

$152

High

$300

Lake Charles2 sources

Low

$43

Typical

$149

High

$295

Monroe2 sources

Low

$42

Typical

$145

High

$287

Houma2 sources

Low

$43

Typical

$148

High

$293

Hammond2 sources

Low

$42

Typical

$147

High

$290

Alexandria2 sources

Low

$43

Typical

$149

High

$295

Cost Comparison — Doorbell Installation

Louisiana2 sources

Low

$123

Typical

$146

High

$344

New Orleans2 sources

Low

$114

Typical

$135

High

$318

Baton Rouge2 sources

Low

$112

Typical

$133

High

$312

Shreveport2 sources

Low

$104

Typical

$124

High

$291

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$107

Typical

$128

High

$300

Lake Charles2 sources

Low

$106

Typical

$126

High

$295

Monroe2 sources

Low

$103

Typical

$122

High

$287

Houma2 sources

Low

$105

Typical

$124

High

$293

Hammond2 sources

Low

$104

Typical

$124

High

$290

Alexandria2 sources

Low

$105

Typical

$125

High

$295

Cost Comparison — Dedicated Circuit Installation

Louisiana2 sources

Low

$53

Typical

$107

High

$344

New Orleans2 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$99

High

$318

Baton Rouge2 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$97

High

$312

Shreveport2 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$91

High

$291

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$47

Typical

$93

High

$300

Lake Charles2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$92

High

$295

Monroe2 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$89

High

$287

Houma2 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$91

High

$293

Hammond2 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$90

High

$290

Alexandria2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$92

High

$295

Cost Comparison — Attic Fan Installation

Louisiana2 sources

Low

$75

Typical

$3,236

High

$9,000

New Orleans2 sources

Low

$69

Typical

$2,997

High

$8,334

Baton Rouge2 sources

Low

$68

Typical

$2,938

High

$8,170

Shreveport2 sources

Low

$64

Typical

$2,744

High

$7,629

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$65

Typical

$2,822

High

$7,849

Lake Charles2 sources

Low

$64

Typical

$2,778

High

$7,727

Monroe2 sources

Low

$63

Typical

$2,706

High

$7,524

Houma2 sources

Low

$64

Typical

$2,754

High

$7,659

Hammond2 sources

Low

$63

Typical

$2,733

High

$7,601

Alexandria2 sources

Low

$64

Typical

$2,773

High

$7,712

Cost Comparison — Electric Range Installation

Louisiana2 sources

Low

$806

Typical

$960

High

$1,765

New Orleans2 sources

Low

$746

Typical

$889

High

$1,635

Baton Rouge2 sources

Low

$731

Typical

$872

High

$1,603

Shreveport2 sources

Low

$683

Typical

$814

High

$1,497

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$703

Typical

$837

High

$1,540

Lake Charles2 sources

Low

$692

Typical

$824

High

$1,516

Monroe2 sources

Low

$673

Typical

$803

High

$1,476

Houma2 sources

Low

$686

Typical

$817

High

$1,502

Hammond2 sources

Low

$680

Typical

$811

High

$1,491

Alexandria2 sources

Low

$690

Typical

$823

High

$1,513

Cost Comparison — Recessed Lighting Installation

Louisiana3 sources

Low

$58

Typical

$3,040

High

$8,455

New Orleans3 sources

Low

$54

Typical

$2,815

High

$7,829

Baton Rouge3 sources

Low

$53

Typical

$2,759

High

$7,676

Shreveport3 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$2,577

High

$7,167

Lafayette3 sources

Low

$51

Typical

$2,651

High

$7,374

Lake Charles3 sources

Low

$50

Typical

$2,610

High

$7,259

Monroe3 sources

Low

$48

Typical

$2,541

High

$7,068

Houma3 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$2,587

High

$7,195

Hammond3 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$2,567

High

$7,141

Alexandria3 sources

Low

$50

Typical

$2,605

High

$7,245

All Electrical Services

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Electrical Panel Upgrade

Replacement of an outdated or undersized electrical panel with a new 200-amp or higher service panel to meet modern load requirements.

Cost data available

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Ceiling Fan Installation

Mounting and wiring a new ceiling fan with or without a light kit, including junction box upgrade if needed.

Cost data available

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Recessed Lighting Installation

Installation of recessed can or LED wafer lights in ceilings, including new circuit wiring, dimmer switch, and patching around housings.

Cost data available

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Smoke Detector Installation

Hard-wired installation of interconnected smoke detectors throughout the home to comply with current building codes.

Cost data available

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Outdoor Electrical Outlet Installation

Weatherproof GFCI outlet installation on exterior walls with in-use covers, compliant with NEC outdoor wiring requirements.

Cost data available

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Doorbell Installation

Wiring and installation of a wired doorbell system or video doorbell, including transformer sizing and chime mounting.

Cost data available

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Dedicated Circuit Installation

Running a new dedicated circuit from the panel to a high-draw appliance such as a refrigerator, microwave, or hot tub.

Cost data available

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Attic Fan Installation

Installation of a thermostatically controlled attic ventilation fan to reduce heat buildup and lower cooling costs.

Cost data available

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Electric Range Installation

Installation of a 240V/50A range circuit and 4-prong outlet for an electric or dual-fuel kitchen range.

Cost data available