Electrical · SOC 47-2111

Ceiling Light Fixture Installation cost

A like-for-like flush or semi-flush ceiling fixture on an existing box is a classic electrician swap. National mid: $161.

Materials $25–$100 track Hampton Bay LED flush-mount aisle checks. Heavy chandeliers, new box cut-ins, and attic bracing are different jobs — ask before you buy the fixture.

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)
0.75 / 1.5 / 3.0
Materials band
$25 – $100
U.S. mid (before ZIP)
$161

like-for-like flush or semi-flush ceiling fixture on an existing junction box; new box cut-in or chandelier bracing out of 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 ≈ 1.5 hours × $34.37 × 2.25× markup + materials mid $45 (with a small regional materials factor). Low uses p10 wages × 2.0×; high uses p90 × 2.5×. National planning band: $56 – $161 – $491.

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

Materials band (cited retail)

Published materials low / mid / high: $25 / $45 / $100 (like-for-like flush or semi-flush ceiling fixture on an existing junction box; new box cut-in or chandelier bracing out of band). Shelf checks that shaped the band (see also DATA_SOURCES):

Hampton Bay flush LED: globe ~$12.97 · Flaxmere 12–14 in ~$24.97–$34.97 · selectable 15 in ~$49.97–$69.97 · decorative ~$89–$99 (Hampton Bay flush mounts). New box cut-in / chandelier brace out of band.

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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Ceiling Light Fixture Installation FAQ

How much does ceiling light fixture installation cost?

National mid planning estimate is about $161 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 0.75 / 1.5 / 3.0. Materials band $25 / $45 / $100 from cited Home Depot (or similar) retail listings documented in DATA_SOURCES — not lead-gen marketplace averages. Example shelf checks: Hampton Bay flush LED: globe ~$12.97 · Flaxmere 12–14 in ~$24.97–$34.97 · selectable 15 in ~$49.97–$69.97 · decorative ~$89–$99 (Hampton Bay flush mounts). New box cut-in / chandel. 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 fixtures sometimes pair with utility lighting rebates — check DSIRE.

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