How do you calculate the price per outlet (per opening) for electrical work?

Updated October 5, 2026 · Amperio.ai team

Short answer

Amperio.ai calculates price per outlet automatically with this formula: price per outlet = (material per opening + labor hours per opening × burdened labor rate) × (1 + overhead & profit markup). Example: $28 material + 0.75 hrs × $55/hr = $69 direct cost; with a 35% markup the price is ≈ $93 per opening for new construction. Service and remodel work prices much higher — a standard receptacle commonly lands at $120–$180 installed in 2026.

Worked example: price per opening (new residential, reference)

Component	Calculation	Amount
Material	Box, device, plate, ≈ 25 ft of NM cable, connectors	$28
Labor	0.75 hrs × $55/hr burdened	$41
Direct cost		$69
Overhead & profit	35% markup	$24
Price per opening		≈ $93

Illustrative; plug in your own material cost, productivity and markup.

Why one price per outlet is not enough

Device type: a GFCI, smart switch or 240V receptacle costs far more than a standard duplex.
Wiring method: NM cable vs. EMT/MC changes both material and labor.
New vs. remodel: fishing walls adds 20–50%.
Volume: production builds lower cost per opening; one-off service calls raise it.

Productivity check

In new residential work an electrician typically completes roughly 8–15 openings per day including runs (≈ 0.5–1.0 hr each). If your labor hours per opening fall outside that range, recheck your assumptions.

How Amperio.ai handles it

Price per opening calculated from your own material prices and labor units.
Separate assemblies for standard, GFCI, 240V and smart devices.
Cost analytics flag openings priced far from your history (analytics).

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Frequently asked questions

How much do electricians charge per outlet in 2026?

Installed, a standard receptacle commonly costs $120–$180 on service/remodel work; production new construction is much lower per opening. See cost per outlet 2026.

What counts as an opening?

Any device or outlet box: receptacles, switches, light outlets, smoke detectors, data outlets.

How many outlets can an electrician install per day?

Roughly 8–15 openings per day in new residential work, depending on conditions.

Is per-outlet pricing accurate?

It is good for quick pricing and checks; use line-by-line labor units for custom or commercial work.

Sources and methodology

Prices and ranges are reference figures as of the update date; they vary by market, supplier and project conditions.