Basic
$128 – $341 each
6 in. canless LED wafer light with a round white trim, fixed warm-white color, dimmable, wired from an existing circuit
How Much Does Recessed Lighting Cost in Baltimore, Maryland?
Install one recessed (can or canless LED) ceiling light including fixture, wiring from an existing circuit and drywall cut, priced per light.
Recessed Lighting in Baltimore, Maryland typically costs $150 to $401 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Recessed Lighting in Baltimore, Maryland
$150 – $401
eachPrices in Baltimore are in line with the national average for recessed lighting.
National average: $150 – $400 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$150 – $401 each
4 in. canless LED wafer with a slim round trim, selectable color temperature, dimmable, wired from an existing circuit
Premium
$188 – $501 each
4 in. canless LED downlight with a deep regressed low-glare trim, high color rendering, selectable color, dimmable
Cost Breakdown in Baltimore
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $69 – $184 | each |
| Labor | labor | $50 – $136 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $18 – $49 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $12 – $33 | each |
Prices adjusted for Baltimore local market conditions.
Recessed Lighting photo examples
Recessed ceiling lights glowing in a green-walled room with white blinds
Photo: mccun934 · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisBasement room with a row of recessed lights in a drop ceiling
Photo: NLT CONSTRUCTION · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisTwo recessed lights glowing in a kitchen ceiling
Photo: Studio Sarah Lou · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisRecessed lights in a bathroom soffit above shuttered windows
Photo: lesliepear · CC BY 2.0 · Source
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Design styles
See how recessed lighting looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Baltimore style: Rowhouse traditional with bold color
Baltimore's rowhouses reward traditional detail and small-space thinking, and local designers often use bold color, wallpaper and collected furniture rather than a neutral palette. Converted industrial buildings add a loft option.
Work by Baltimore designers first, then the styles Baltimore draws from.
Built from
Maximalist interior
Photo: Lauren M. Levine Interiors · Profile
Maximalist living room
Photo: Lauren M. Levine Interiors · Profile
Traditional living room
Photo: Emora Design Studio · Profile
Traditional interior
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Angela Rennie Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Catherine Rose · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Palindrome · Profile
Cost Factors in Baltimore, Maryland
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($68.00-$180.00 per unit)
- Labor ($52.00-$140.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($18.00-$48.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($12.00-$32.00 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs2.0% above avg
Labor costs3.0% below avg
Material costs in Baltimore run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Recessed Lighting Installation Cost in 2026, Cans & Fans, cansandfans.com, 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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