Basic
$117 – $311 each
Flush-mount frosted glass dome fixture with LED bulbs, mounted on the existing box
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How Much Does Ceiling Lighting Cost in New Orleans, Louisiana?
Electrician supply-and-install of one standard ceiling light fixture (flush mount or semi-flush) on existing wiring.
Ceiling Lighting in New Orleans, Louisiana typically costs $137 to $366 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Ceiling Lighting in New Orleans, Louisiana
$137 – $366
eachPrices in New Orleans are 9.0% lower than the national average for ceiling lighting.
National average: $150 – $400 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$137 – $366 each
Slim flush-mount integrated LED fixture, dimmable, brushed nickel finish
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$172 – $458 each
Semi-flush fixture with matte black metal frame and opal glass shade, dimmable, selectable color temperature
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Cost Breakdown in New Orleans
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $64 – $169 | each |
| Labor | labor | $45 – $122 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $17 – $45 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $11 – $30 | each |
Prices adjusted for New Orleans local market conditions.
Ceiling Lighting photo examples
White semi-flush dome ceiling light fixture mounted on a ceiling beside a vent
Photo: F ASTILY · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
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Design styles
See how ceiling lighting looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
New Orleans style: Creole and shotgun traditional
New Orleans style comes from Creole cottages, shotguns and French Quarter townhouses: high ceilings, tall windows, plaster walls, dark wood, transoms and a layered, slightly bohemian mix of old furniture and art. Color is saturated and the palette is warm.
Photos of the styles New Orleans draws from.
Built from
Traditional living room
Photo: Emora Design Studio · Profile
Traditional interior
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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
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Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Steidley · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Cost Factors in New Orleans, Louisiana
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 costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs13.0% below avg
Material costs in New Orleans run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Light Fixture Installation | Home Depot, The Home Depot, retrieved Nov 2026
- Electrician Light Installation Cost Guide 2025, aielectricaldata.com.au, 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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