An electrician will typically charge between 75 dollars and 200 dollars to replace a single light switch, depending on labor rates, location, and complexity, with most jobs falling around 100 to 150 dollars for a standard switch replacement. This cost usually includes a service call fee or trip charge of 50 to 100 dollars plus labor for 15 to 30 minutes of work and the cost of a basic switch, which is 5 to 20 dollars for a standard toggle or Decora switch. If you are replacing multiple switches in the same visit, the per-switch cost drops, often to 50 to 75 dollars per additional switch because the trip charge is already covered. For more complex replacements, cost increases. Replacing a standard switch with a dimmer switch costs 100 to 200 dollars including the dimmer. Replacing with a smart switch like Lutron Caseta, which may require a hub setup or neutral wire identification, costs 150 to 250 dollars per switch including the smart switch itself which is 50 to 70 dollars. If the box has no neutral wire and needs rewiring, or if it is a three-way or four-way switch setup that is more complex, cost can be 150 to 300 dollars. Emergency or after-hours calls add 100 dollars or more. High-cost-of-living areas charge more. Many electricians have a minimum charge of one hour. For DIY, a switch costs 5 to 30 dollars, but if you are not comfortable with electrical work, hiring a licensed electrician ensures safety and code compliance.
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