Basic
$122 – $324 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 Salt Lake City, Utah?
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 Salt Lake City, Utah typically costs $143 to $381 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 Salt Lake City, Utah
$143 – $381
eachPrices in Salt Lake City are 5.0% lower than the national average for recessed lighting.
National average: $150 – $400 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$143 – $381 each
4 in. canless LED wafer with a slim round trim, selectable color temperature, dimmable, wired from an existing circuit
Premium
$179 – $477 each
4 in. canless LED downlight with a deep regressed low-glare trim, high color rendering, selectable color, dimmable
Cost Breakdown in Salt Lake City
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $65 – $173 | each |
| Labor | labor | $49 – $132 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $17 – $46 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $12 – $31 | each |
Prices adjusted for Salt Lake City 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.
Salt Lake City style: Mountain modern
Salt Lake City and Park City work in mountain modern: timber, stone, big glass, warm minimal interiors and a direct relationship with the landscape. The look is cleaner and more contemporary than the older log-and-antler cabin style.
Photos of the styles Salt Lake City draws from.
Built from
Modern living room
Photo: Mutuus Studio · Profile
Modern interior
Photo: Collarte Interiors · Profile
Modern interior
Photo: SUBU design architecture · Profile
Modern bathroom
Photo: Diana Hall Design · Profile
Modern bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Modern bathroom
Photo: Studio 818 · Profile
Modern bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Modern bathroom
Photo: Studio 818 · Profile
Modern kitchen
Photo: Alexandra Peck Design · Profile
Cost Factors in Salt Lake City, Utah
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 costs4.0% below avg
Labor costs6.0% below avg
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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