Basic
$103 – $247 each
6 in. airtight IC-rated remodel can with LED trim at fixed 3000K, wired from a nearby circuit
How Much Does Can Lighting Cost in Arlington, Texas?
Supply and install one recessed (can) LED downlight in an existing finished ceiling, including wiring from a nearby circuit.
Can Lighting in Arlington, Texas typically costs $121 to $291 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Can Lighting in Arlington, Texas
$121 – $291
eachPrices in Arlington are 5.0% lower than the national average for can lighting.
National average: $125 – $300 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$121 – $291 each
6 in. airtight IC-rated remodel can LED with selectable color temperature, dimmable, baffle trim, wired from a nearby circuit
Premium
$152 – $364 each
6 in. airtight IC-rated remodel can with high-CRI dimmable LED, selectable color temperature, gimbal trim, wired from a nearby circuit
Cost Breakdown in Arlington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $58 – $139 | each |
| Labor | labor | $38 – $90 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $15 – $37 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $10 – $25 | each |
Prices adjusted for Arlington local market conditions.
Can Lighting photo examples
Recessed light housing being fitted into a kitchen ceiling opening with cable fed through
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Find a pro to do thisInside of a recessed can light housing showing the socket and wiring
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Find a pro to do thisHole saw cutting a round opening in a drywall ceiling
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Cost Factors in Arlington, Texas
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($56.00-$135.00 per unit)
- Labor ($44.00-$105.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($15.00-$36.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($10.00-$24.00 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs3.0% above avg
Labor costs14.0% below avg
Material costs in Arlington run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Recessed Lighting Installation Cost 2026 | IB Electric, IB Electric, retrieved Nov 2026
- Recessed Lighting Installation Cost in 2026 | Cans and Fans, Cans and Fans, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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