A wall plate system with screwless cover includes a baseplate having one or more central apertures, and a shape that is complementary to the front end of an electrical box. The system includes at least one modular insert that is positionable within the central apertures of the baseplate. Each modular insert including a raised front surface and at least one access opening for engaging an operable portion of a wired device that is located within the electrical box. The system also includes a front cover having one or more cover apertures that compressively engage the raised front surface of each modular insert.