Outdoor Lighting
Illuminate Your Outdoors: A Comprehensive Guide to Outdoor Lighting for Safety and Aesthetic Appeal in 2026
$103 - $207 per each
Outdoor Lighting typically costs $103 to $207 per each as of 2026. 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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$103 - $207
1 unit(s) • Standard Quality • National average pricing
Cost per unit
$103.00 - $207.00
Estimates are approximate and vary by location, project scope, and current market conditions. Contact a local contractor for an accurate quote.
Outdoor Lighting Cost Breakdown
| Component | Category | Low | High | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $46 | $93 | each |
| Labor | labor | $36 | $72 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $12 | $25 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $8 | $17 | each |
Prices are national averages. Enter your ZIP code above for location-adjusted estimates.
What Is Outdoor Lighting?
Illuminate Your Outdoors: A Comprehensive Guide to Outdoor Lighting for Safety and Aesthetic Appeal in 2026
What Affects Outdoor Lighting Costs?
Key Cost Factors
- Materials ($46.35-$93.15/sq ft)
- Labor ($36.05-$72.45/sq ft)
- Supplies & Other ($103-$207/sq ft)
- Equipment & Disposal ($103-$207/sq ft)
Tips to Save Money
- Get at least 3 competitive quotes from licensed contractors
- Check contractor licenses and insurance before hiring
- Ask for itemized quotes to compare apples-to-apples
- Schedule work during the contractor's slow season for better rates
- Ask about package pricing when combining multiple related tasks
- Read recent reviews and ask for references from similar projects
Frequently Asked Questions
References
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- Product and Supplies Data: Electrical Components and Supplies — McCoys, Jan 2026, Website
- Product and Supplies Data: Hardware and Tools Electrical and Lighting — Hardware and Tools, Jan 2026, Website
- Product and Supplies Data: Lowes Electrical Products and Supplies — Lowes , Jan 2026, Website
- Product and Supplies Data: Lighting and Ceiling Fan — McCoys, Jan 2026, Website
- Electrical Work on Residential Property - What you should know before work begins — , Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, Dec 2024, Editorial Staff
- Product and Supplies Data: The HUD PATH Rehab Guide Volume 7: Electrical/Electronics — U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research, Jan 2026, Editorial Staff
- Advanced Home Wiring — Cool Springs Press, Nov 2024, Editorial Staff, ISBN 760353557
- Outdoor Projects 1 2 3 — Homer, TLC, Mar 2003, Editorial Staff, ISBN 696206730
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Jan 2026, Staff
- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation — US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Jan 2026, Staff
- Project Spending Data: Harvard University JCHS Homeowner Expenditures — Harvard University, Jan 2026, Website
- National Residential Efficiency Measures Database — U.S. Department of Energy, 2024
- ENERGY STAR Home Upgrade — ENERGY STAR, 2024
- OpenEI Window and Door Retrofit Data — OpenEI, 2024
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics - Construction — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024
- Building Permits Survey — U.S. Census Bureau, 2024
- Labor Wages and Costs: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for Outdoor Lighting — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Jan 2026, Website
- Labor Cost Benchmarks: Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for Outdoor Lighting — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Jan 2026, Website
- Material Cost Benchmarks: Producer Price Index data relevant to Outdoor Lighting — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Jan 2026, Website
- Project Spending Data: Improving America’s Housing for Outdoor Lighting — Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, Jan 2026, Website
- Residential Construction and Remodeling Spending data relevant to Outdoor Lighting — U.S. Census Bureau, Jan 2026, Website
- Project Cost Benchmarking: homeowner project budgeting and planning guidance for Outdoor Lighting — This Old House, Jan 2026, Website
- Product and Supplies Data: home-improvement retail pricing for materials used in Outdoor Lighting — Home Depot and Lowe’s, Jan 2026, Website
- Labor Wages and Costs: Unit pricing guidance for Outdoor Lighting — Journal of Light Construction, Jan 2026, Website
- Construction methods reference for Outdoor Lighting — Outdoor Projects 1-2-3, The Home Depot / Meredith Books, Print reference
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