How much does an electrician cost in Hobart?
Electricians in Hobart charge $72–$135 per hour for standard residential work, with most jobs also attracting a call-out fee of $45–$135. The total cost depends on the job type, complexity, time of day, and your suburb.
Detailed Pricing — Electrician Cost in Hobart 2026
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| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician (hourly rate) | $72/hr | $90 | $135 |
| Call-out / service fee | $45flat | $99 | $135 |
| New powerpoint installation | $135per point | $180 | $270 |
| Switchboard upgrade | $810per job | $1,625 | $2,525 |
| Ceiling fan installation | $135per fan | $225 | $360 |
| LED downlight installation | $54per light | $99 | $135 |
| Safety switch installation | $135per switch | $205 | $315 |
| Smoke alarm (supply + install) | $90per alarm | $135 | $225 |
| Rewiring (per room) | $900per room | $1,625 | $2,700 |
| Full house rewire (3-bed) | $7,200total | $10,800 | $18,000 |
| EV charger installation | $900installed | $1,800 | $2,700 |
| Outdoor lighting | $135per light | $270 | $450 |
| Fault finding / diagnostics | $135per visit | $225 | $360 |
| Emergency / after-hours call-out fee | $135per visit | $215 | $450 |
| Emergency / after-hours visit, all-in (call-out + first hour) | $180per visit | $360 | $630 |
| Electrician day rate | $630per day | $765 | $945 |
| After-hours hourly rate (evenings, weekends, public holidays; excl. call-out) | $115/hr | $170 | $250 |
| Solar inverter replacement, 5 kW string inverter (supply + install) | $990installed | $1,925 | $2,700 |
| Three-phase switchboard upgrade | $2,250per job | $3,250 | $4,950 |
| USB powerpoint installation (replacing an existing powerpoint) | $99per point | $145 | $250 |
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Hobart electricians: a day rate, the call-out and fault finding, and safety work
A Hobart electrician by the day
A day of one electrician in Hobart is $630–$945 in our table ($765 typical); shorter jobs are billed at $72–$135 an hour.
The call-out fee and fault finding in Hobart
The call-out or service fee is $45–$135 in our Hobart table, and finding a fault $135–$360 a visit. The two together come to $324 at the typical prices.
Smoke alarms, safety switches and EV chargers in Hobart
A smoke alarm, supplied and installed, is $90–$225 in our Hobart table, so three alarms come to $405 at the typical price. A safety switch is $135–$315 and an EV charger, installed, $900–$2,700.
These answers use the prices in the table on this page.
What Affects Electrician Costs in Hobart
Switchboard condition
If your Hobart home has an old switchboard (ceramic fuses), most jobs will require an upgrade first — adding $810–$2,525 before the actual work begins.
Cable runs & access
Running new cables through walls, ceilings, or under floors takes time. Single-storey homes with roof access are cheaper than multi-storey or slab-on-ground.
Compliance requirements
Australian electrical standards change regularly. Older Hobart homes may need additional work to meet current codes, even for simple jobs.
Number of points
Electricians often discount per-point rates when you're installing multiple powerpoints, lights, or switches in one visit.
Time of day
After-hours electrical work in Hobart costs more than business-hours work. Unless it's a safety issue, book during business hours.
Materials quality
Premium switches, smart home wiring, and commercial-grade components cost more than standard residential fittings.
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Our Methodology
These are independent estimates from public cost guides, marketplaces and industry rate data, and no tradesperson can influence them, so always get a few quotes. Last reviewed October 2026. Read our full methodology →