Basic
$126 – $335 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 Columbus, Ohio?
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 Columbus, Ohio typically costs $148 to $394 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 Columbus, Ohio
$148 – $394
eachPrices in Columbus are in line with the national average for recessed lighting.
National average: $150 – $400 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$148 – $394 each
4 in. canless LED wafer with a slim round trim, selectable color temperature, dimmable, wired from an existing circuit
Premium
$185 – $493 each
4 in. canless LED downlight with a deep regressed low-glare trim, high color rendering, selectable color, dimmable
Cost Breakdown in Columbus
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $64 – $169 | each |
| Labor | labor | $56 – $150 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $17 – $45 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $11 – $30 | each |
Prices adjusted for Columbus 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.
Columbus style: Transitional with mid-century pockets
Columbus is a transitional market with a real mid-century pocket in its 1950s and 60s suburbs. New builds favor warm neutrals and clean-lined cabinetry rather than period detail.
Photos of the styles Columbus draws from.
Built from
Transitional bathroom
Photo: 615interiors · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Full Circle Interior Design · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Jorde Carey Inc · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Julie Geyer Studio · Profile
Transitional bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Transitional bathroom
Photo: NR Interiors · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Opaline Interiors Studio · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Slate Studios · Profile
Transitional bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Cost Factors in Columbus, Ohio
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 costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs in Columbus run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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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