Basic
$139 – $372 each
Flush-mount frosted glass dome fixture with LED bulbs, mounted on the existing box
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How Much Does Ceiling Lighting Cost in Boston, Massachusetts?
Electrician supply-and-install of one standard ceiling light fixture (flush mount or semi-flush) on existing wiring.
Ceiling Lighting in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $164 to $438 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Ceiling Lighting in Boston, Massachusetts
$164 – $438
eachPrices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for ceiling lighting.
National average: $150 – $400 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$164 – $438 each
Slim flush-mount integrated LED fixture, dimmable, brushed nickel finish
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$205 – $547 each
Semi-flush fixture with matte black metal frame and opal glass shade, dimmable, selectable color temperature
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Cost Breakdown in Boston
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $68 – $180 | each |
| Labor | labor | $66 – $178 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $18 – $48 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $12 – $32 | each |
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.
Ceiling Lighting photo examples
White semi-flush dome ceiling light fixture mounted on a ceiling beside a vent
Photo: F ASTILY · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
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Design styles
See how ceiling lighting looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Boston style: New England traditional and transitional
Boston's Colonials, Capes and brownstones keep traditional millwork, paneled walls and period details, and recent renovations move them toward transitional with earth tones and cleaner lines. Very little local work is fully modern.
Photos of the styles Boston draws from.
Built from
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
Traditional bathroom
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Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Cost Factors in Boston, Massachusetts
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 costsAt national average
Labor costs27.0% above avg
Labor costs in Boston run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Light Fixture Installation | Home Depot, The Home Depot, retrieved Nov 2026
- Electrician Light Installation Cost Guide 2025, aielectricaldata.com.au, 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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