Ceiling Fan Installation Cost
$170 – $660A typical ceiling fan installation costs about $170 to $660 in the U.S. That covers one fan at an existing, fan-rated ceiling box. The range reflects parts, job difficulty and local labor rates.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $60 | $250 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1.5 | 3 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $76 | $137 |
| Estimated total | $170 | $660 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the national median wage from BLS (2025, $30.38 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate
What our assumptions are based on
| Item | Sourced figure | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor hours | 2 – 4 | Bob Vila states 2 to 4 hours for difficult-access installs only; no source states hours for a simple swap. | Bob Vila |
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixr | $337 | $613 | Mid-range, one fan. Page dated January 2025. |
| This Old House | $100 | $600 | Ceiling fan installed. Page dated May 2026. |
| Bob Vila | $134 | $352 | Straightforward install. Page dated August 2023. |
| This Old House | $100 | $650 | Ceiling fan install, from its electrician guide. Page dated June 2026. |
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Estimated cost by state
| State | Electrician median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $26.78 | $160 | $610 |
| Alaska | $43.00 | $220 | $830 |
| Arizona | $29.36 | $170 | $650 |
| Arkansas | $23.59 | $150 | $570 |
| California | $36.62 | $200 | $740 |
| Colorado | $29.92 | $170 | $650 |
| Connecticut | $37.28 | $200 | $750 |
| Delaware | $30.63 | $170 | $660 |
| District of Columbia | $37.97 | $200 | $760 |
| Florida | $27.52 | $160 | $620 |
| Georgia | $28.04 | $170 | $630 |
| Hawaii | $46.38 | $230 | $880 |
| Idaho | $30.29 | $170 | $660 |
| Illinois | $47.87 | $240 | $900 |
| Indiana | $32.93 | $180 | $690 |
| Iowa | $29.26 | $170 | $650 |
| Kansas | $31.66 | $180 | $680 |
| Kentucky | $28.71 | $170 | $640 |
| Louisiana | $29.59 | $170 | $650 |
| Maine | $36.24 | $200 | $740 |
| Maryland | $35.33 | $190 | $730 |
| Massachusetts | $38.18 | $200 | $770 |
| Michigan | $36.67 | $200 | $750 |
| Minnesota | $37.58 | $200 | $760 |
| Mississippi | $29.26 | $170 | $650 |
| Missouri | $31.45 | $180 | $670 |
| Montana | $36.90 | $200 | $750 |
| Nebraska | $29.24 | $170 | $640 |
| Nevada | $35.37 | $190 | $730 |
| New Hampshire | $30.21 | $170 | $660 |
| New Jersey | $37.14 | $200 | $750 |
| New Mexico | $28.07 | $170 | $630 |
| New York | $37.86 | $200 | $760 |
| North Carolina | $27.31 | $160 | $620 |
| North Dakota | $31.59 | $180 | $680 |
| Ohio | $31.11 | $180 | $670 |
| Oklahoma | $29.33 | $170 | $650 |
| Oregon | $48.71 | $240 | $910 |
| Pennsylvania | $32.50 | $180 | $690 |
| Rhode Island | $35.62 | $190 | $730 |
| South Carolina | $28.24 | $170 | $630 |
| South Dakota | $29.51 | $170 | $650 |
| Tennessee | $29.37 | $170 | $650 |
| Texas | $28.16 | $170 | $630 |
| Utah | $29.81 | $170 | $650 |
| Vermont | $30.49 | $170 | $660 |
| Virginia | $30.24 | $170 | $660 |
| Washington | $45.78 | $230 | $870 |
| West Virginia | $31.16 | $180 | $670 |
| Wisconsin | $36.80 | $200 | $750 |
| Wyoming | $36.59 | $200 | $740 |
Common questions
How much does ceiling fan installation cost?
A typical ceiling fan installation costs about $170 to $660 in the U.S. That covers one fan at an existing, fan-rated ceiling box. The range reflects parts, job difficulty and local labor rates.
Which states cost the most for ceiling fan installation?
Labor is the part that changes by state. See the table on this page for each state's estimate.
Can a ceiling fan go where a light fixture was?
Often, but the box may have to change. ENERGY STAR says fans need a UL-listed metal box marked For Use With Ceiling Fans, and that if you are replacing a light fixture you will likely need to replace the box too. Source
General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.