Basic
$124 – $372 each
Mid-range pendant with a simple clear glass shade, adjustable cord, hung at the existing box
How Much Does Pendant Lighting Cost in Indianapolis, Indiana?
Supply and hang one mid-range pendant light at an existing ceiling box, or short new run from a nearby circuit, including electrician labor.
Pendant Lighting in Indianapolis, Indiana typically costs $146 to $437 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Pendant Lighting in Indianapolis, Indiana
$146 – $437
eachPrices in Indianapolis are 1.0% lower than the national average for pendant lighting.
National average: $150 – $450 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$146 – $437 each
Pendant with seeded glass shade and finished metal canopy, adjustable height, LED bulb, hung at the existing box
Premium
$182 – $547 each
Larger brushed brass metal dome pendant on an adjustable downrod, LED bulb, hung at the existing box
Cost Breakdown in Indianapolis
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $64 – $190 | each |
| Labor | labor | $54 – $163 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $17 – $51 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $11 – $34 | each |
Prices adjusted for Indianapolis local market conditions.
Pendant Lighting photo examples
Clear glass pendant light hanging from a wood plank ceiling
Photo: Jules Verne Times Two · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisThree-light cascading pendant fixture with glass globes hung from a ceiling canopy
Photo: Kage2131 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisPendant bulbs hung on black cords from ceiling pulleys above a dining nook
Photo: Stacie Stacie Stacie · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source
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Design styles
See how pendant lighting looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Indianapolis style: Transitional and modern farmhouse
Indianapolis new builds run transitional and modern farmhouse: white and wood, shaker fronts, large islands and family-scale layouts. Historic neighbourhoods keep traditional detail.
Photos of the styles Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis, Indiana
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($68.00-$202.00 per unit)
- Labor ($52.00-$158.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($18.00-$54.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($12.00-$36.00 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs3.0% above avg
Labor costs in Indianapolis run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Pendant Light Installation Cost - Kloe Lighting, Kloe Lighting, 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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