Basic
$113 – $261 each
15A tamper-resistant duplex receptacle, GFCI-protected where required, in an old-work box, cable fished from a nearby circuit, plastic cover plate

Add one standard 120V duplex outlet extended from an existing nearby circuit in a finished wall, licensed electrician; new dedicated circuit extra.
Install Electrical Outlet in Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $133 to $308 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Des Moines are 3.0% lower than the national average for install electrical outlet.
National average: $138 – $320 each
$113 – $261 each
15A tamper-resistant duplex receptacle, GFCI-protected where required, in an old-work box, cable fished from a nearby circuit, plastic cover plate
$133 – $308 each
Spec-grade 15A tamper-resistant duplex in a sturdy old-work box, cable fished from a nearby circuit, screwless cover plate
$166 – $384 each
Tamper-resistant duplex with built-in USB-A and USB-C charging, sturdy old-work box, cable fished, screwless cover plate
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $58 – $135 | each |
| Labor | labor | $48 – $112 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $16 – $36 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $10 – $24 | each |

Pop-up duplex electrical outlet raised from a light quartz countertop
Photo: Stilfehler · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Labor costs in Des Moines run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local install electrical outlet contractors in Des Moines for personalized quotes based on your specific project.