Basic
$558 – $2,233 per project
Hardwired LED string lights with shatterproof round globe bulbs on a guide wire over the patio, on a single switch

Light a typical backyard patio: hardwired string lights or several recessed/downlights and accent fixtures, with electrician wiring and switch.
Patio Lighting in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $657 to $2,627 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for patio lighting.
National average: $600 – $2,400 per project
$558 – $2,233 per project
Hardwired LED string lights with shatterproof round globe bulbs on a guide wire over the patio, on a single switch
$657 – $2,627 per project
Heavy-duty hardwired string lights with warm filament-style LED bulbs on steel cable, outdoor dimmer switch
$821 – $3,284 per project
Heavy-duty hardwired string lights with larger warm filament-style LED bulbs on steel cable, outdoor dimmer switch
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $270 – $1,080 | job |
| Labor | labor | $267 – $1,067 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $72 – $288 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $48 – $192 | job |
Labor costs in Boston run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local patio lighting contractors in Boston for personalized quotes based on your specific project.