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How much does light fixture replacement cost in 2026?

Updated September 2026 · national figures from 5 published cost guides

Across the U.S., a licensed electrician typically charges $90 to $1,050 to replace a light fixture on an existing box, with most jobs landing near $400. Prices run higher in high-wage states and metros and lower in rural areas — pick your state below for a local range.

Low end

$90

Most jobs

$400

High end

$1,050

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What a quote means (national)

Quote for this job	What it means
Under $54	Suspiciously low — ask what is excluded, and check licensing and insurance
$54 – $1,155	Fair price — inside the typical range (up to 10% over the top is still normal)
$1,155 – $1,838	Running high — get the quote itemized, and get a second one
Over $1,838	Ripoff territory — more than 1.75× the high end of the typical range

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What you're paying for

What is usually included: Removing the old fixture and mounting and wiring the new one on an existing box. The fixture itself is usually supplied by the homeowner.

What moves the price:

Heavy chandeliers and high ceilings that require a brace box, two workers or a lift
Whether the fixture is supplied by the homeowner or marked up by the contractor
Discovering a damaged box or unsafe wiring during removal
Minimum service fees that make single-fixture swaps expensive relative to the work

Fixture type and weight (chandeliers), ceiling height, condition of the existing box, and whether the homeowner supplies the fixture.

Light fixture replacement cost by state

Typical range for each state, adjusted with BLS wage data for electricians. Index 1.00 = national average.

State	Typical range	Most jobs	Index
Alabama	$80 – $950	$360	0.91
Alaska	$115 – $1,350	$510	1.28
Arizona	$90 – $1,050	$390	0.98
Arkansas	$75 – $880	$340	0.84
California	$105 – $1,200	$460	1.15
Colorado	$95 – $1,100	$410	1.03
Connecticut	$105 – $1,250	$470	1.17
Delaware	$90 – $1,050	$400	1.01
District of Columbia	$120 – $1,400	$530	1.34
Florida	$85 – $980	$370	0.93
Georgia	$85 – $990	$380	0.94
Hawaii	$120 – $1,400	$530	1.32
Idaho	$90 – $1,050	$390	0.98
Illinois	$120 – $1,400	$530	1.32
Indiana	$95 – $1,100	$410	1.03
Iowa	$85 – $1,000	$390	0.97
Kansas	$90 – $1,050	$400	1.01
Kentucky	$85 – $1,000	$380	0.95
Louisiana	$85 – $1,000	$380	0.96
Maine	$100 – $1,150	$440	1.11
Maryland	$100 – $1,200	$450	1.13
Massachusetts	$110 – $1,250	$480	1.20
Michigan	$100 – $1,150	$440	1.11
Minnesota	$105 – $1,200	$460	1.16
Mississippi	$85 – $970	$370	0.93
Missouri	$90 – $1,050	$400	1.00
Montana	$100 – $1,150	$440	1.11
Nebraska	$85 – $1,000	$390	0.97
Nevada	$95 – $1,150	$430	1.07
New Hampshire	$90 – $1,050	$410	1.02
New Jersey	$105 – $1,200	$460	1.16
New Mexico	$85 – $990	$380	0.94
New York	$105 – $1,250	$470	1.18
North Carolina	$85 – $980	$370	0.93
North Dakota	$95 – $1,100	$410	1.03
Ohio	$90 – $1,050	$400	1.00
Oklahoma	$85 – $1,000	$380	0.95
Oregon	$120 – $1,450	$540	1.36
Pennsylvania	$95 – $1,100	$410	1.03
Rhode Island	$100 – $1,200	$450	1.12
South Carolina	$85 – $990	$380	0.94
South Dakota	$85 – $1,000	$390	0.96
Tennessee	$85 – $1,000	$390	0.96
Texas	$85 – $1,000	$380	0.95
Utah	$90 – $1,050	$390	0.98
Vermont	$95 – $1,100	$410	1.03
Virginia	$90 – $1,050	$410	1.02
Washington	$120 – $1,400	$540	1.34
West Virginia	$90 – $1,050	$390	0.99
Wisconsin	$100 – $1,150	$450	1.11
Wyoming	$100 – $1,150	$440	1.11

Frequently asked

Is $400 a fair price for light fixture replacement in the U.S.?

Yes. $400 is right around what most homeowners in the U.S. pay. Anything from $54 to $1,155 is inside the normal range for a licensed electrician; above $1,155 it is worth getting a second quote.

Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?

Heavy chandeliers and high ceilings that require a brace box, two workers or a lift. Whether the fixture is supplied by the homeowner or marked up by the contractor. Company overhead matters too: a large company with trucks, dispatchers and a warranty department charges more than a one-person shop, and both can be honest prices.

When should I get a second quote?

Any time a quote lands above $1,155, or when the contractor cannot break it into parts, labor and fees. Ask for the itemized version, ask what would change the price, and confirm licensing and insurance. You can also paste the quote into the free QuoteJury checker for an instant second opinion.

Other electrical jobs

Sources

HomeGuide (2025): $100–$700 nationally
HomeGuide (2025): $100–$650 nationally
Angi (2026): $158–$1,021 nationally
HomeAdvisor (2026): $158–$1,021 nationally
Fixr (2025): $93–$173 nationally
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 — median hourly wages by state and metro area

About these numbers. Ranges are typical market rates for a licensed, insured contractor, blended from published U.S. cost guides and adjusted with U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data (OEWS, May 2025) for each state and metro area. They are estimates, not a bid, appraisal or inspection. Real prices move with parts, access, permits and code requirements. The quote checker is AI-powered and labeled as such.