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Switch And Outlet Installation costs

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Cost scope: Benchmarks were reviewed October 24, 2026. Figures apply to the scope and market named by each reference. City/state examples outside Portland Metro are not Portland quotes. Labor, equipment, recurring expenses and complete projects are different budgets.

Installation and project costs

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Project or reference Published benchmark Basis and scope
Cost to install a 220V or 240V outlet $250 – $800 cost to install a 220V or 240V outlet
Cost to install or replace a light switch $50 – $250 cost to replace an existing light switch
Cost to install or replace a light switch $100 – $300 cost to install a new light switch
Cost to install electrical outlet $150 – $350 cost to install a new electrical outlet
Cost to install electrical outlet $80 – $200 cost to replace an existing outlet
Outdoor outlet cost $180 – $350 cost to install new outdoor outlet
Outdoor outlet cost $100 – $175 cost to replace an existing outdoor outlet
GFCI outlet cost $90 – $200 cost to replace an existing GFCI outlet
GFCI outlet cost $150 – $350 cost to install a new GFCI outlet

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Material cost

Purchase-only prices below are not complete installed totals. Confirm quantities, delivery and product specifications. Do not add these to totals already including materials.

Project or reference Published benchmark Basis and scope
GFCI outlet cost $12 – $40 GFCI outlet unit price (materials only)

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