Basic
$129 – $387 each
Single-light pendant with a metal dome shade in brushed nickel, adjustable rod, mounted on the existing ceiling box, tested

Photo: Jules Verne Times Two · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Install one pendant light (fixture included) on an existing ceiling box, or at a nearby new location with a short wire run.
Install Pendant Lighting in Detroit, Michigan typically costs $152 to $455 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Detroit are 2.0% higher than the national average for install pendant lighting.
National average: $150 – $450 each
$129 – $387 each
Single-light pendant with a metal dome shade in brushed nickel, adjustable rod, mounted on the existing ceiling box, tested
$152 – $455 each
Single-light pendant with black metal body and frosted glass shade, adjustable rod, dimmable LED compatible, mounted and tested
$190 – $569 each
Solid brass pendant with blown clear glass globe, warm dimmable LED, adjustable rod, mounted level and tested
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $66 – $200 | each |
| Labor | labor | $56 – $166 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $18 – $53 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $12 – $36 | each |

Clear glass pendant lamp hanging against a wood plank ceiling
Photo: Jules Verne Times Two · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

Three-light cascading pendant fixture with glass globes at staggered heights
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Black cord pendant lights with bare bulbs hung from barn pulleys in a room
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Pendant lights hanging from a vaulted ceiling beside a ceiling fan
Labor costs in Detroit run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local install pendant lighting contractors in Detroit for personalized quotes based on your specific project.