Basic
$125 – $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 Las Vegas, Nevada?
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 Las Vegas, Nevada 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 Las Vegas, Nevada
$148 – $394
eachPrices in Las Vegas 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 – $492 each
4 in. canless LED downlight with a deep regressed low-glare trim, high color rendering, selectable color, dimmable
Cost Breakdown in Las Vegas
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $65 – $173 | each |
| Labor | labor | $54 – $144 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $17 – $46 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $12 – $31 | each |
Prices adjusted for Las Vegas 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
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Find a pro to do thisRecessed lights in a bathroom soffit above shuttered windows
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Design styles
See how recessed lighting looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Las Vegas style: Desert contemporary
Las Vegas has moved from Mediterranean and Tuscan pastiche toward desert contemporary: clean lines, neutral stone, big glass and shade, with a luxury-resort level of finish. The desert palette keeps interiors cool visually.
Photos of the styles Las Vegas draws from.
Built from
Contemporary kitchen: Northstar
Contemporary living room
Photo: Nina Magon Studio
Contemporary interior: Windrose Circle Residence
Photo: Joy Hodges Designs · Profile
Contemporary interior
Photo: KADLEC Architecture & Design · Profile
Contemporary interior
Photo: Leili Design Studio · Profile
Contemporary interior
Photo: Momo Wong Design · Profile
Contemporary interior
Photo: Pulp Design Studios · Profile
Contemporary interior
Photo: Sofia Joelsson Design · Profile
Contemporary bathroom
Photo: Blythe Interiors
Cost Factors in Las Vegas, Nevada
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 costs4.0% below avg
Labor costs3.0% above avg
Labor costs in Las Vegas 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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