Electrical · SOC 47-2111

Dimmer Switch Installation cost

An LED-compatible dimmer in an existing switch box is usually a one-device swap until you hit a 3-way or a missing neutral. National mid: $132.

Materials $24–$130 from Lutron Toggler/Diva basics up through Caseta smart kits. Full hub bundles can land at the high end of the band.

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)
0.5 / 1.0 / 2.0
Materials band
$24 – $130
U.S. mid (before ZIP)
$132

single-pole or 3-way LED-compatible dimmer in an existing switch box; smart hub kits at the high end of the materials band. 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 ≈ 1.0 hours × $34.37 × 2.25× markup + materials mid $55 (with a small regional materials factor). Low uses p10 wages × 2.0×; high uses p90 × 2.5×. National planning band: $44 – $132 – $391.

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

Materials band (cited retail)

Published materials low / mid / high: $24 / $55 / $130 (single-pole or 3-way LED-compatible dimmer in an existing switch box; smart hub kits at the high end of the materials band). Shelf checks that shaped the band (see also DATA_SOURCES):

Lutron Toggler LED+ ~$23.97 · Diva LED+ ~$30.97 · Caseta kits ~$54.95–$129.95 (dimmers, Caseta).

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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Dimmer Switch Installation FAQ

How much does dimmer switch installation cost?

National mid planning estimate is about $132 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 0.5 / 1.0 / 2.0. Materials band $24 / $55 / $130 from cited Home Depot (or similar) retail listings documented in DATA_SOURCES — not lead-gen marketplace averages. Example shelf checks: Lutron Toggler LED+ ~$23.97 · Diva LED+ ~$30.97 · Caseta kits ~$54.95–$129.95 (dimmers, Caseta).. 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.

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Utility rebates occasionally cover smart lighting controls — search DSIRE.

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