ELECTRICAL
Light Fixture Installation Cost: Per Fixture in 2026
Estimate light fixture installation cost per fixture — with the free electrical calculator.
Swapping a light fixture is the cheapest way to change a room's feel — and it's a two-hour job for an electrician. Here's what it costs in 2026.
THE SHORT ANSWER
The short answer
Light fixture installation runs $100–$650 per fixture in 2026 ($250–$450 typical). Labor runs $75–$150/hour. Chandeliers and ceiling fans cost more; simple flush mounts cost less. The fixture itself runs $50–$400+.
What it costs
A simple flush mount or pendant runs $100–$250 installed. A standard chandelier runs $200–$450. Ceiling fans run $150–$400. Heavy or hard-to-reach fixtures add $100–$300. Recessed lighting runs $200–$400 per light.
- Simple fixture: $100–$250
- Chandelier: $200–$450
- Ceiling fan: $150–$400
- Recessed light: $200–$400 each
What changes the price
Ceiling height, access and fixture weight drive labor. Wiring issues (no box, knob-and-tube, wrong circuit) add $50–$200 per repair. A licensed electrician is required for hardwired work in most areas.
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