Electrical · SOC 47-2111

Bathroom Exhaust Fan Installation cost

Looking up bathroom exhaust fan installation cost? Start here: national mid planning estimate $273 before you type a ZIP, built from OEWS 47-2111 wages and the assumptions below — not lead-gen marketplace price tables.

Bath exhaust fan — that’s the everyday name. On Fairange it’s a published hours band (1.5/2.5/4.5) plus a materials band, run through BLS OEWS May 2025 wages for Electricians (SOC 47-2111).

Last updated from data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · PPI construction materials 2026-09

What this estimate can’t tell you. Roof pitch, an old house or code upgrades, tough access, permits, emergency or after-hours calls, and brand tier can push a real quote outside this range.
Hours (low / mid / high)
1.5 / 2.5 / 4.5
Materials band
$35 – $190
U.S. mid (before ZIP)
$273

like-for-like ceiling bath fan swap on existing duct and switched power; new duct run or roof cap is extra. National OEWS mean wage used on this page: $34.37/hr (SOC 47-2111).

How the national mid is built

Before you enter a ZIP we use the U.S. OEWS mean wage for Electricians (SOC 47-2111): $34.37/hr (BLS OEWS May 2025). Mid estimate ≈ 2.5 hours × $34.37 × 2.25× markup + materials mid $80 (with a small regional materials factor). Low uses p10 wages × 2.0×; high uses p90 × 2.5×. National planning band: $96 – $273 – $777.

Full algebra: methodology. Markup schedule is Fairange’s published assumption, not a BLS figure.

Materials band (cited retail)

Published materials low / mid / high: $35 / $80 / $190 (like-for-like ceiling bath fan swap on existing duct and switched power; new duct run or roof cap is extra). Shelf checks that shaped the band (see also DATA_SOURCES):

Broan-NuTone 695 ~$33.63 · 668RP w/ light ~$69.97 · Roomside BEL7A ~$109 · ENERGY STAR 744FLNT ~$187.73 (695)

What usually moves the number

What’s in the planning band

Labor for a like-for-like device or fixture on an existing circuit, basic testing, and the parts band above.

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Bathroom Exhaust Fan Installation FAQ

How much does bathroom exhaust fan installation cost?

National mid planning estimate is about $273 before you enter a ZIP — labor from BLS OEWS May 2025 Electricians (SOC 47-2111, national mean $34.37/hr) × published hours, plus materials. Local OEWS wages move the band once you type a ZIP.

What hours, materials, and markup do you assume?

Hours 1.5 / 2.5 / 4.5. Materials band $35 / $80 / $190 from cited Home Depot (or similar) retail listings documented in DATA_SOURCES — not lead-gen marketplace averages. Example shelf checks: Broan-NuTone 695 ~$33.63 · 668RP w/ light ~$69.97 · Roomside BEL7A ~$109 · ENERGY STAR 744FLNT ~$187.73 (695). Labor markup 2.0× / 2.25× / 2.5× (Fairange methodology).

Is this a bid?

No. It’s an educational planning range. Collect at least three written scopes from licensed pros and compare exclusions — permits, haul-away, patching, and code upgrades.

Any rebates or tax credits?

ENERGY STAR bath fans sometimes appear on utility efficiency lists — check DSIRE.

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