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How Much Does It Cost To Install A Light Switch?

Typical range: $208-$252

Find out how much your project will cost

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cost to install a light switch Calculator

For your project in zip code 43215 with these options, the cost to install a light switch starts at $208.08-$251.67 per switch. Your actual price will depend on job size, conditions, finish options you choose.

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Switch

Standard Services		Quantity	Low	High
What you can expect
Range per switch:			$208.08	$251.67
Range for this type of project:			$208	$252
Estimate: $230
	Light Switch Cost	1 switch	$3	$4
	Cost of residential-grade, 125V 20A single-pole switch with thermoplastic construction. UL and CSA compliant for optimal safety, efficiency, and reliability.
	Light Switch Labor, Basic	2 hours	$197	$238
	Labor cost, under typical conditions, for complete installation. Location will be prepared with cutouts in receptacle locations, and remodeling-style electrical box will be mounted. NM-B wiring will be added or modified from existing circuit or parallel fixture, and switch and trim piece will be placed. Optimal operation will be verified. Fee is inclusive of all aspects of the project, such as thorough planning, acquisition of equipment and material, preparation and protection of installation site, and meticulous cleanup.
	Light Switch Job Supplies	1 switch	$8	$9
	Requisite supplies for the job, including connectors, fittings, and mounting hardware.

Standard services

Light Switch Cost
$3 -$4

1
switch

Cost of residential-grade, 125V 20A single-pole switch with thermoplastic construction. UL and CSA compliant for optimal safety, efficiency, and reliability.

Light Switch Labor, Basic
$197 -$238

2
hours

Labor cost, under typical conditions, for complete installation. Location will be prepared with cutouts in receptacle locations, and remodeling-style electrical box will be mounted. NM-B wiring will be added or modified from existing circuit or parallel fixture, and switch and trim piece will be placed. Optimal operation will be verified. Fee is inclusive of all aspects of the project, such as thorough planning, acquisition of equipment and material, preparation and protection of installation site, and meticulous cleanup.

Light Switch Job Supplies
$8 -$9

1
switch

Requisite supplies for the job, including connectors, fittings, and mounting hardware.

Optional Services

What you can expect

Range per switch:
$208 - $252

Range for this type of project:
$208 - $252

Estimate:
$230

Cost Comparison

YOUR ESTIMATE

$230

NATIONAL AVERAGE RANGE

$216 -$261

YOUR ESTIMATE

Install a Light Switch: national average cost

The national average materials cost to install a light switch is $3.82 per switch, with a range between $3.43 to $4.22. The total price for labor and materials per switch is $238.63, coming in between $216.00 to $261.25. Your actual price will depend on your location, job size, conditions and finish options you choose.

cost to install a light switch
National Avg. Materials Cost per switch	$3.82
National Avg. Cost (labor and materials) for 1 switch	$238.63
National Cost Range (labor and materials) for 1 switch	$216.00 - $261.25