Basic
$197 – $639 each
12 in. LED flush-mount dome with frosted acrylic lens and white trim, mounted to the existing box
How Much Does Install Surface Mounted Lighting Cost in New York, New York?
One surface-mounted (flush/semi-flush) ceiling light fixture supplied and installed by a pro on existing wiring.
Install Surface Mounted Lighting in New York, New York typically costs $231 to $751 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Surface Mounted Lighting in New York, New York
$231 – $751
eachPrices in New York are 18.0% higher than the national average for install surface mounted lighting.
National average: $200 – $650 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$231 – $751 each
14 in. semi-flush fixture with frosted glass shade, brushed nickel finish, dimmable LED, mounted to the existing box
Premium
$289 – $939 each
18 in. semi-flush fixture with alabaster-look glass on a solid metal frame in matte black, dimmable warm LED
Cost Breakdown in New York
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $99 – $322 | each |
| Labor | labor | $88 – $286 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $26 – $86 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $18 – $57 | each |
Prices adjusted for New York local market conditions.
Design styles
See how install surface mounted lighting looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
New York style: Pre-war classic and downtown contemporary
New York splits into two dominant looks: pre-war classic, with high ceilings, crown molding, herringbone floors and traditional detail, and downtown contemporary, with open loft plans, industrial windows, pale oak and minimal trim. Renovations usually pick one and commit.
Work by New York designers first, then the styles New York draws from.
Built from
Modern kitchen
Photo: Alexandra Peck Design · Profile
Art Deco living room
Photo: Armen Alexander Design · Profile
Art Deco living room
Photo: Sova Studio · Profile
Art Deco living room
Photo: Armen Alexander Design · Profile
Minimalist living room
Photo: Sara Mosele Interiors · Profile
Minimalist living room
Photo: Sara Mosele Interiors · Profile
Traditional living room
Photo: Emora Design Studio · Profile
Traditional interior
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Angela Rennie Design · Profile
Cost Factors in New York, New York
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($90.00-$293.00 per unit)
- Labor ($70.00-$227.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($24.00-$78.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($16.00-$52.00 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs10.0% above avg
Labor costs26.0% above avg
Labor costs in New York run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Surface Mounted Lighting, 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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