Basic
$121 – $307 each
15A tamper-resistant duplex receptacle in an old-work box, cable matched to the existing circuit, white plate, tested
How Much Does Install Wall Outlet Cost in Boston, Massachusetts?
Add one standard 120V duplex wall outlet extended from an existing nearby circuit in a finished wall, licensed electrician; new dedicated circuit extra.
Install Wall Outlet in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $142 to $361 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Wall Outlet in Boston, Massachusetts
$142 – $361
eachPrices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for install wall outlet.
National average: $130 – $330 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$142 – $361 each
Tamper-resistant decorator receptacle in an old-work box, cable matched to the circuit, screwless-look plate, tested
Premium
$178 – $451 each
Tamper-resistant decorator receptacle with built-in USB-A/C ports, deep old-work box, matched cable, screwless plate, tested
Cost Breakdown in Boston
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $58 – $149 | each |
| Labor | labor | $58 – $146 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $16 – $40 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $10 – $26 | each |
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Boston, Massachusetts
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($58.00-$149.00 per unit)
- Labor ($46.00-$115.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($16.00-$40.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($10.00-$26.00 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costsAt national average
Labor costs27.0% above avg
Labor costs in Boston run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Cost of Repair: Outlet Installation Cost, costofrepair.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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