Basic
$123 – $285 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 Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $144 to $335 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for install electrical outlet.
National average: $138 – $320 each
$123 – $285 each
15A tamper-resistant duplex receptacle, GFCI-protected where required, in an old-work box, cable fished from a nearby circuit, plastic cover plate
$144 – $335 each
Spec-grade 15A tamper-resistant duplex in a sturdy old-work box, cable fished from a nearby circuit, screwless cover plate
$181 – $419 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 | $65 – $151 | each |
| Labor | labor | $50 – $116 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $18 – $40 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $12 – $27 | each |

Pop-up duplex electrical outlet raised from a light quartz countertop
Photo: Stilfehler · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
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