Ceiling Light Installation Cost
Ceiling Light Installation costs most homeowners between$230 and $583 per fixture, per homewyse.com. Your price depends mostly on job size, location, and local labor rates.
π Read the full ceiling light installation cost guide βNational β per fixture
$230 β $583
Typical average: $407
Cost per fixture. Reference range reorganized from homewyse.com; not a quote.
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$230 β $583
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Cost breakdown
Where your money goes on a typical job.
| Cost component | Typical range | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling Light Fixture Cost | $74β$174 | 30% |
| Ceiling Light Installation Labor, Basic | $107β$288 | 49% |
| Ceiling Light Installation Job Supplies | $6.86β$7.69 | 1% |
| Option: Add AFCI Circuit Protection | $42β$113 | 19% |
Ceiling Light Installation cost by city
Local labor and disposal rates move the price up or down. Tap a city for local detail.
| City | Typical range | vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $302β$776 | +33% |
| San Jose, CA | $286β$733 | +25% |
| San Francisco, CA | $286β$733 | +25% |
| Seattle, WA | $278β$712 | +22% |
| Chicago, IL | $270β$690 | +18% |
| Boston, MA | $270β$690 | +18% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $262β$669 | +15% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $254β$647 | +11% |
| San Diego, CA | $254β$647 | +11% |
| Minneapolis, MN | $254β$647 | +11% |
| Columbus, OH | $225β$570 | -2% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $222β$562 | -4% |
| Denver, CO | $222β$562 | -4% |
| Atlanta, GA | $214β$540 | -7% |
| Houston, TX | $211β$532 | -9% |
| Dallas, TX | $211β$532 | -9% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $209β$527 | -9% |
| Miami, FL | $209β$527 | -9% |
| San Antonio, TX | $207β$523 | -10% |
| Austin, TX | $206β$519 | -11% |
Frequently asked questions
οΌ οΌ How much does ceiling light installation cost?
Nationally, ceiling light installation typically costs $230β$583 per fixture, based on homewyse.com data.
οΌ οΌ What's included in ceiling light installation cost?
A typical job breaks down into ceiling light fixture cost, ceiling light installation labor, basic, ceiling light installation job supplies, option: add afci circuit protection. The exact mix and totals vary by market.
οΌ οΌ Does ceiling light installation cost vary by city?
Yes. It runs highest in New York, NY ($302β$776) and lowest in Austin, TX ($206β$519), driven by local labor and disposal rates.