Basic
$4.45 – $11 per linear ft
Copper NM cable sized for the circuit, stapled to framing at code spacing, nail plates at studs, boxes clamped

Install Electrical Wiring: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Electrical Wiring in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $5.23 to $13 per linear ft 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 wiring.
National average: $5 – $12 per linear ft
$4.45 – $11 per linear ft
Copper NM cable sized for the circuit, stapled to framing at code spacing, nail plates at studs, boxes clamped
$5.23 – $13 per linear ft
Copper NM cable sized for the circuit, run through bored framing in neat parallel runs, nail plates at studs, boxes clamped
$6.54 – $16 per linear ft
Copper NM cable one size up for voltage-drop margin, neat parallel runs through bored framing, nail plates, labeled at the panel
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.36 – $5.67 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.82 – $4.37 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.63 – $1.51 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.42 – $1.01 | linear ft |
Connect with local install electrical wiring contractors in Washington for personalized quotes based on your specific project.