Basic
$133 – $400 each
Mid-range pendant with a simple clear glass shade, adjustable cord, hung at the existing box
How Much Does Pendant Lighting Cost in Washington, District of Columbia?
Supply and hang one mid-range pendant light at an existing ceiling box, or short new run from a nearby circuit, including electrician labor.
Pendant Lighting in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $157 to $471 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Pendant Lighting in Washington, District of Columbia
$157 – $471
eachPrices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for pendant lighting.
National average: $150 – $450 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$157 – $471 each
Pendant with seeded glass shade and finished metal canopy, adjustable height, LED bulb, hung at the existing box
Premium
$196 – $589 each
Larger brushed brass metal dome pendant on an adjustable downrod, LED bulb, hung at the existing box
Cost Breakdown in Washington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $71 – $212 | each |
| Labor | labor | $54 – $164 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $19 – $57 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $13 – $38 | each |
Prices adjusted for Washington local market conditions.
Pendant Lighting photo examples
Clear glass pendant light hanging from a wood plank ceiling
Photo: Jules Verne Times Two · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisThree-light cascading pendant fixture with glass globes hung from a ceiling canopy
Photo: Kage2131 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisPendant bulbs hung on black cords from ceiling pulleys above a dining nook
Photo: Stacie Stacie Stacie · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source
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Design styles
See how pendant lighting 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-$202.00 per unit)
- Labor ($52.00-$158.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($18.00-$54.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($12.00-$36.00 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs4.0% above avg
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Pendant Light Installation Cost - Kloe Lighting, Kloe Lighting, 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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