Cost guide · Updated Aug 9, 2026
Electrician cost in Denver in 2026
Denver electricians run $100 to $180 per hour in 2026 — median around $135. A 200A panel upgrade lands $2,400 to $5,500, and EV charging is what drives most of those upgrades: Colorado adoption is high and a 1950s bungalow service was never designed for a car.
Typical range
$100 – $180 / hr
~$135/hr · 200A panel upgrade $2,400 – $5,500 all-in
By scope
| Scope | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Service call / diagnostic | $85 – $200 | Often credited toward the work |
| Outlet, switch, or fixture replacement | $130 – $270 per device | |
| New dedicated circuit | $420 – $1,150 | |
| 200A panel upgrade | $2,400 – $5,500 | Includes permit and utility coordination |
| EV charger install (Level 2) | $800 – $2,600 | Detached garage runs cost more |
What swings the price
- EV charger demand, which frequently exposes an undersized service in older housing.
- Detached garage feeders, common in Denver and often too small for a Level 2 charger.
- Utility coordination for the meter disconnect on service upgrades.
- Permit and inspection through the city, which sets the schedule more than crew availability does.
Denver specifics
Denver has a lot of pre-1960 bungalows with a detached garage fed by a small underground or overhead feeder — adequate for a light and an outlet, nowhere near enough for a Level 2 charger. The upgrade people expect to be a plug installation turns into a new feeder trench across the yard plus possibly a service upgrade at the house. Before you buy a charger, have an electrician do a load calculation and look at the garage feeder; that visit costs a fraction of finding out afterward.
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FAQs
How much does an electrician cost per hour in Denver?
$100–$180/hr, median around $135, with a service-call fee of $85–$200 usually credited toward the work.
What does an EV charger install cost in Denver?
$800–$2,600 for a Level 2 charger. An attached garage next to the panel is the cheap case. A detached garage on an old undersized feeder means trenching a new feeder and often a panel upgrade, which pushes the project well past the base number.
Do I need a 200A service for an EV charger?
Not always. A load calculation may show your existing 100A or 125A service can carry a charger, especially with a load-management device that limits charging when other loads are running. Get the calculation before assuming an upgrade is required.
What does a 200A panel upgrade cost in Denver?
$2,400–$5,500 all-in including permit, inspection, and utility coordination for the disconnect and reconnect. Homes needing a new mast, a meter relocation, or a longer service run land toward the top.
Are there rebates for electrical upgrades in Colorado?
Utility and state programs periodically offer incentives tied to EV charging, heat pumps, and electrification-related panel work. Ask your electrician which programs currently apply and whether the paperwork has to be filed before the work starts — it usually does.
Sources
- Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations — electrical board (2026)
- HomeGuide — EV charger installation cost (2025)
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Prices refresh quarterly. Last review: Aug 9, 2026.