Basic
$467 – $1,868 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 New Orleans, Louisiana typically costs $549 to $2,197 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 New Orleans are 9.0% lower than the national average for patio lighting.
National average: $600 – $2,400 per project
$467 – $1,868 per project
Hardwired LED string lights with shatterproof round globe bulbs on a guide wire over the patio, on a single switch
$549 – $2,197 per project
Heavy-duty hardwired string lights with warm filament-style LED bulbs on steel cable, outdoor dimmer switch
$687 – $2,747 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 | $254 – $1,015 | job |
| Labor | labor | $183 – $731 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $68 – $271 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $45 – $180 | job |
Material costs in New Orleans run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Connect with local patio lighting contractors in New Orleans for personalized quotes based on your specific project.