Recessed Lighting Installation Cost
Recessed Lighting Installation costs most homeowners between$380 and $529 per light, per homewyse.com. Your price depends mostly on job size, location, and local labor rates.
π Read the full recessed lighting installation cost guide βNational β per light
$380 β $529
Typical average: $455
Cost per light. Reference range reorganized from homewyse.com; not a quote.
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$380 β $529
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Cost breakdown
Where your money goes on a typical job.
| Cost component | Typical range | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Recessed Light Cost | $45β$111 | 21% |
| Recessed Light Installation Labor, Basic | $240β$300 | 57% |
| Recessed Light Installation Job Supplies | $6.76β$7.93 | 1% |
| Option: Add AFCI Circuit Protection | $89β$111 | 21% |
Recessed Lighting 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 | $531β$722 | +38% |
| San Jose, CA | $498β$679 | +29% |
| San Francisco, CA | $498β$679 | +29% |
| Seattle, WA | $481β$657 | +25% |
| Chicago, IL | $464β$636 | +21% |
| Boston, MA | $464β$636 | +21% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $447β$615 | +17% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $430β$593 | +13% |
| San Diego, CA | $430β$593 | +13% |
| Minneapolis, MN | $430β$593 | +13% |
| Columbus, OH | $370β$516 | -2% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $363β$508 | -4% |
| Denver, CO | $363β$508 | -4% |
| Atlanta, GA | $346β$486 | -8% |
| Houston, TX | $340β$478 | -10% |
| Dallas, TX | $340β$478 | -10% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $336β$473 | -11% |
| Miami, FL | $336β$473 | -11% |
| San Antonio, TX | $333β$469 | -12% |
| Austin, TX | $330β$465 | -13% |
Frequently asked questions
οΌ οΌ How much does recessed lighting installation cost?
Nationally, recessed lighting installation typically costs $380β$529 per light, based on homewyse.com data.
οΌ οΌ What's included in recessed lighting installation cost?
A typical job breaks down into recessed light cost, recessed light installation labor, basic, recessed light installation job supplies, option: add afci circuit protection. The exact mix and totals vary by market.
οΌ οΌ Does recessed lighting installation cost vary by city?
Yes. It runs highest in New York, NY ($531β$722) and lowest in Austin, TX ($330β$465), driven by local labor and disposal rates.