Comment by hedora

It takes an absurd number of hours to wire a house in California because the code is insane. That multiplies with high labor costs.

Wiring a simple / small home, it takes well over four electrician months, minimum.

Also, they have to pay licensing fees to the state, insurance premiums, etc, etc.

Of course, the $40-60K also includes materials, which are a small percentage of the cost, but non-zero.