Basic
$133 – $445 each
Single-light sconce in nickel with a frosted glass shade, mounted level on the existing box, tested
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How Much Does Install Wall Sconce Cost in Washington, District of Columbia?
Install one hardwired wall sconce on an existing or short-extension wall box, mid-grade fixture and electrician labor.
Install Wall Sconce in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $157 to $523 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Wall Sconce in Washington, District of Columbia
$157 – $523
eachPrices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for install wall sconce.
National average: $150 – $500 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$157 – $523 each
Sconce in black with seeded glass, solid metal backplate, dimmable-ready, mounted level on the existing box
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$196 – $654 each
Solid metal sconce in aged brass with an opal glass shade, integrated warm LED, dimmable, mounted level
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Cost Breakdown in Washington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $71 – $236 | each |
| Labor | labor | $54 – $182 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $19 – $63 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $13 – $42 | each |
Prices adjusted for Washington local market conditions.
Install Wall Sconce photo examples
Modern gold wall sconce with a warm glow on a pale green paneled wall
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Design styles
See how install wall sconce looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Washington style: Federal traditional and contemporary
Washington's row houses and Georgetown Federal buildings set a formal traditional baseline: symmetry, millwork, shutters and period detail. Renovations often keep the shell and insert a crisp contemporary kitchen or bath.
Work by Washington designers first, then the styles Washington draws from.
Built from
Maximalist kitchen
Photo: Zoe Feldman Design · Profile
Traditional living room
Photo: Emora Design Studio · Profile
Traditional interior
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Angela Rennie Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Catherine Rose · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Palindrome · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Steidley · Profile
Cost Factors in Washington, District of Columbia
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($68.00-$225.00 per unit)
- Labor ($52.00-$175.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($18.00-$60.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($12.00-$40.00 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs4.0% above avg
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Wall Sconce, 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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