Basic
$556 – $2,223 per project
Hardwired LED string lights with shatterproof round globe bulbs on a guide wire over the patio, on a single switch

Light a typical backyard patio: hardwired string lights or several recessed/downlights and accent fixtures, with electrician wiring and switch.
Patio Lighting in Minneapolis, Minnesota typically costs $654 to $2,615 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Minneapolis are 12.0% higher than the national average for patio lighting.
National average: $600 – $2,400 per project
$556 – $2,223 per project
Hardwired LED string lights with shatterproof round globe bulbs on a guide wire over the patio, on a single switch
$654 – $2,615 per project
Heavy-duty hardwired string lights with warm filament-style LED bulbs on steel cable, outdoor dimmer switch
$817 – $3,269 per project
Heavy-duty hardwired string lights with larger warm filament-style LED bulbs on steel cable, outdoor dimmer switch
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $278 – $1,112 | job |
| Labor | labor | $252 – $1,008 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $74 – $297 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $49 – $198 | job |
Labor costs in Minneapolis run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local patio lighting contractors in Minneapolis for personalized quotes based on your specific project.