Basic
$99 – $237 each
4-in. IC-rated airtight LED recessed light, single color temperature, smooth white trim, on an existing switched circuit
How Much Does Install Can Lighting Cost in Memphis, Tennessee?
Install Can Lighting: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Can Lighting in Memphis, Tennessee typically costs $116 to $279 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Can Lighting in Memphis, Tennessee
$116 – $279
eachPrices in Memphis are 8.0% lower than the national average for install can lighting.
National average: $125 – $300 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$116 – $279 each
4-in. IC-rated airtight LED recessed light, selectable color temperature, dimmable, baffle trim to cut glare
Premium
$145 – $348 each
4-in. IC-rated airtight LED recessed light with high-color-accuracy LED, selectable color temperature, dimmable, deep regressed trim
Cost Breakdown in Memphis
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $54 – $130 | each |
| Labor | labor | $38 – $91 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $14 – $35 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $9.60 – $23 | each |
Prices adjusted for Memphis local market conditions.
Design styles
See how install can lighting looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Memphis style: Southern traditional
Memphis interiors favor Southern traditional with a generous, layered feel: antiques, warm wood, patterned fabric and a mix of periods. Renovations in historic neighbourhoods keep the original character.
Photos of the styles Memphis draws from.
Built from
Traditional living room
Photo: Emora Design Studio · Profile
Traditional interior
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Angela Rennie Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Catherine Rose · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Palindrome · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Steidley · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Cost Factors in Memphis, Tennessee
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($56.00-$135.00 per unit)
- Labor ($44.00-$105.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($15.00-$36.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($10.00-$24.00 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs4.0% below avg
Labor costs13.0% below avg
Material costs in Memphis run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Can Lighting, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked 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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