Basic
$117 – $389 each
Single-light sconce in nickel with a frosted glass shade, mounted level on the existing box, tested
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How Much Does Install Wall Sconce Cost in New Orleans, Louisiana?
Install one hardwired wall sconce on an existing or short-extension wall box, mid-grade fixture and electrician labor.
Install Wall Sconce in New Orleans, Louisiana typically costs $137 to $458 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Wall Sconce in New Orleans, Louisiana
$137 – $458
eachPrices in New Orleans are 9.0% lower than the national average for install wall sconce.
National average: $150 – $500 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$137 – $458 each
Sconce in black with seeded glass, solid metal backplate, dimmable-ready, mounted level on the existing box
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$172 – $572 each
Solid metal sconce in aged brass with an opal glass shade, integrated warm LED, dimmable, mounted level
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Cost Breakdown in New Orleans
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $64 – $212 | each |
| Labor | labor | $45 – $152 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $17 – $56 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $11 – $38 | each |
Prices adjusted for New Orleans local market conditions.
Install Wall Sconce photo examples
Modern gold wall sconce with a warm glow on a pale green paneled wall
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Design styles
See how install wall sconce 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
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
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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-$225.00 per unit)
- Labor ($52.00-$175.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($18.00-$60.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($12.00-$40.00 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
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Wall Sconce, 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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