Basic
$143 – $381 each
6 in. canless LED wafer light with a round white trim, fixed warm-white color, dimmable, wired from an existing circuit
How Much Does Recessed Lighting Cost in Portland, Oregon?
Install one recessed (can or canless LED) ceiling light including fixture, wiring from an existing circuit and drywall cut, priced per light.
Recessed Lighting in Portland, Oregon typically costs $168 to $448 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Recessed Lighting in Portland, Oregon
$168 – $448
eachPrices in Portland are 15.0% higher than the national average for recessed lighting.
National average: $150 – $400 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$168 – $448 each
4 in. canless LED wafer with a slim round trim, selectable color temperature, dimmable, wired from an existing circuit
Premium
$210 – $560 each
4 in. canless LED downlight with a deep regressed low-glare trim, high color rendering, selectable color, dimmable
Cost Breakdown in Portland
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $71 – $189 | each |
| Labor | labor | $65 – $175 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $19 – $50 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $13 – $34 | each |
Prices adjusted for Portland local market conditions.
Recessed Lighting photo examples
Recessed ceiling lights glowing in a green-walled room with white blinds
Photo: mccun934 · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisBasement room with a row of recessed lights in a drop ceiling
Photo: NLT CONSTRUCTION · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisTwo recessed lights glowing in a kitchen ceiling
Photo: Studio Sarah Lou · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisRecessed lights in a bathroom soffit above shuttered windows
Photo: lesliepear · CC BY 2.0 · Source
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Design styles
See how recessed lighting looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Portland style: Pacific Northwest modern and mid-century
Portland has one of the country's strongest mid-century renovation scenes, paired with a Pacific Northwest modern palette of wood, daylight and simple materials. Craft and salvage are part of the local language.
Work by Portland designers first, then the styles Portland draws from.
Built from
Industrial kitchen
Photo: HEWA Design · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Japandi bathroom
Photo: Karasawa Interior Studio · Profile
Japandi bathroom
Photo: Karasawa Interior Studio · Profile
Japandi bathroom
Photo: Karasawa Interior Studio · Profile
Japandi living room
Photo: Bright Designlab
Japandi living room
Photo: Karasawa Interior Studio · Profile
Japandi living room
Photo: Karasawa Interior Studio · Profile
Minimalist interior
Photo: Bright Designlab
Cost Factors in Portland, Oregon
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 costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs25.0% above avg
Labor costs in Portland run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Recessed Lighting Installation Cost in 2026, Cans & Fans, cansandfans.com, 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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