Basic
$311 – $890 per project
15A AFCI breaker with 14/2 cable, plastic switch and fixture boxes, toggle switch, tested

Run one new 15/20-amp lighting circuit from an existing panel with available space: breaker, cable run, switch box and one fixture box, permit not included.
Install Lighting Circuit in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $366 to $1,047 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for install lighting circuit.
National average: $350 – $1,000 per project
$311 – $890 per project
15A AFCI breaker with 14/2 cable, plastic switch and fixture boxes, toggle switch, tested
$366 – $1,047 per project
15A AFCI breaker with 14/2 cable, switch box and fan-rated fixture box, decorator switch, tested
$458 – $1,308 per project
15A AFCI breaker with 14/2 cable neatly stapled, deep switch box with neutral, fan-rated fixture box, circuit labeled
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $165 – $473 | job |
| Labor | labor | $127 – $364 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $44 – $126 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $29 – $84 | job |
Connect with local install lighting circuit contractors in Washington for personalized quotes based on your specific project.