Basic
$146 – $438 each
Old-work fixture-rated box set from below, fan-rated if needed, cable fished from a nearby circuit, hole cut tight to the box

Cut in and install a fixture- or fan-rated ceiling electrical box in a finished ceiling and connect it to an existing nearby circuit.
Install Ceiling Outlet Box in Seattle, Washington typically costs $172 to $515 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Seattle are 19.0% higher than the national average for install ceiling outlet box.
National average: $150 – $450 each
$146 – $438 each
Old-work fixture-rated box set from below, fan-rated if needed, cable fished from a nearby circuit, hole cut tight to the box
$172 – $515 each
Fan-rated expandable brace-bar box spanning the joists, cable fished from a nearby circuit, hole sized to the canopy
$215 – $644 each
Heavy-duty metal fan-rated brace-bar box fixed between joists, cable neatly fished and clamped, hole cut to a template
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $71 – $210 | each |
| Labor | labor | $70 – $212 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $19 – $56 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $12 – $37 | each |
Labor costs in Seattle run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local install ceiling outlet box contractors in Seattle for personalized quotes based on your specific project.