Basic
$98 – $393 each
Basic wet-rated aluminum wall lantern in black, wired to the existing box and sealed

Supply and install one exterior light fixture (wall sconce, porch or flood/landscape fixture) including basic wiring; new circuits or trenching extra.
Exterior Lighting in New York, New York typically costs $116 to $462 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in New York are 18.0% higher than the national average for exterior lighting.
National average: $100 – $400 each
$98 – $393 each
Basic wet-rated aluminum wall lantern in black, wired to the existing box and sealed
$116 – $462 each
Cast aluminum wall lantern with frosted glass and dusk-to-dawn sensor, wet-rated, gasketed mounting
$145 – $578 each
Heavier solid cast-brass lantern in dark bronze finish with clear seeded glass and integrated dimmable LED, sealed mounting block
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $50 – $198 | each |
| Labor | labor | $44 – $176 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $13 – $53 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $8.80 – $35 | each |

Spherical globe light hanging from a blue cable against a red painted brick wall
Photo: Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

Two black landscape path lights standing in shrubs beside a stone retaining wall
Photo: Dmitry G · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source
Labor costs in New York run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local exterior lighting contractors in New York for personalized quotes based on your specific project.