Basic
$79 – $217 each
Residential-grade tamper-resistant receptacle (GFCI where required), new plate, polarity tested

Electrician replaces one existing 120V receptacle (standard, tamper-resistant or GFCI) in the same box, including the device and service call.
Replace Electrical Outlet in Charleston, South Carolina typically costs $93 to $255 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Charleston are 8.0% lower than the national average for replace electrical outlet.
National average: $100 – $275 each
$79 – $217 each
Residential-grade tamper-resistant receptacle (GFCI where required), new plate, polarity tested
$93 – $255 each
Commercial-grade tamper-resistant receptacle (self-test GFCI where required), screw terminals, new plate, polarity and ground tested
$116 – $319 each
Commercial-grade decorator receptacle (self-test GFCI where required), screwless plate, ground and trip tested
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $43 – $119 | each |
| Labor | labor | $30 – $84 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $12 – $32 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $7.68 – $21 | each |
White duplex outlet beside a toggle switch on a shared cover plate
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Find a pro to do thisMaterial costs in Charleston run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Replace Electrical Outlet, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Nov 2026.
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