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Install one hardwired wall sconce on an existing or short-extension wall box, mid-grade fixture and electrician labor.
Install Wall Sconce typically costs $150 to $500 each (national average as of 2026). Most straightforward jobs start near $150 each. Final pricing depends on material quality, project scope, local labor rates, and site conditions. Use our free calculator below for a personalized estimate.
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$128 – $425 each
Single-light sconce in nickel with a frosted glass shade, mounted level on the existing box, tested
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Find a pro to do this$150 – $500 each
Sconce in black with seeded glass, solid metal backplate, dimmable-ready, mounted level on the existing box
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Find a pro to do this$188 – $625 each
Solid metal sconce in aged brass with an opal glass shade, integrated warm LED, dimmable, mounted level
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Find a pro to do this| Component | Category | Low | High | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $68 | $225 | each |
| Labor | labor | $52 | $175 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $18 | $60 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $12 | $40 | each |
Install one hardwired wall sconce on an existing or short-extension wall box, mid-grade fixture and electrician labor.
Typical install wall sconce pricing range each.
Starting price $150 each. National average as of 2026. This is a directional range. Final pricing depends on scope, materials, access, and local labor rates.
Estimates are approximate and vary by location, project scope, and current market conditions. Contact a local contractor for an accurate quote.
Modern gold wall sconce with a warm glow on a pale green paneled wall
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Find a pro to do thisInstall Wall Sconce usually lands between $150 to $500 each. That range reflects current national calculator data after materials, labor, supplies, equipment, and disposal are rolled together. Your real quote will move based on quantity, site conditions, finish level, and contractor availability in your ZIP code.
Install one hardwired wall sconce on an existing or short-extension wall box, mid-grade fixture and electrician labor.
Material selections can move the budget faster than anything else, with current material allowances landing around $68 to $225 each.
Labor complexity is the next major swing factor, with installation or trade time currently averaging $52 to $175 each.
Smaller consumables still matter, because supplies are contributing about $18 to $60 each.
Specialty tools, access equipment, cleanup, and disposal can add another $12 to $40 each.
Scope changes, premium finishes, difficult access, demolition, and permit requirements can push the total toward the high end of the range. Cleaner access, standard finishes, and bundled work often keep the job closer to the low end.
Get multiple itemized bids, ask contractors to separate materials from labor, and confirm what is included before you compare totals. Scheduling during a slower season and bundling adjacent work can also reduce mobilization costs.
Keep specifications tight before work starts. Change orders are one of the fastest ways to blow past the original budget, especially when material lead times or specialty trades are involved.
DIY can make sense when you already own the tools, understand the prep requirements, and can tolerate schedule risk. Hiring a pro is usually the better move when mistakes would affect finish quality, code compliance, waterproofing, structural performance, or warranty coverage.
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.
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Use the calculator range of $150 to $500 each as your baseline, then compare that against the time, tool rentals, material waste, and rework risk you would take on by doing the project yourself.
Most install wall sconce jobs start with site review, measurements, and material confirmation. From there the crew usually handles preparation, core installation or repair work, cleanup, and a final walkthrough to confirm the finished scope matches the quote.
Ask each contractor how they handle protection of adjacent finishes, debris removal, and change approvals. Those three points tend to separate a clean project from an expensive headache.
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