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Ceiling Fan Installation Cost in Massachusetts

$200 – $770We estimate ceiling fan installation in Massachusetts at $200 to $770 for one fan at an existing, fan-rated ceiling box. The national estimate is $170 to $660. Massachusetts electrician pay is 26% above the national median, ranking 6 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$60$250
Labor hours (our assumption)1.53
Billed labor rate per hour$95$172
Estimated total$200$770

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Massachusetts median wage from BLS (2025, $38.18 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

ItemSourced figureBasisSource
Labor hours2 – 4Bob 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

National figures as published by each source, checked 2026-11-03. Their scope can differ from ours.
PublisherLowHighScope
Fixr$337$613Mid-range, one fan. Page dated January 2025.
This Old House$100$600Ceiling fan installed. Page dated May 2026.
Bob Vila$134$352Straightforward install. Page dated August 2023.
This Old House$100$650Ceiling fan install, from its electrician guide. Page dated June 2026.

Cities in Massachusetts

Metro areaMedian wageLowHigh
Boston$38.42$200$770

Who can legally do this in Massachusetts

Massachusetts says electricians who provide services exclusively within the scope of their licensed profession do not need Home Improvement Contractor registration.

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Connecticut$37.28$200$750
New Hampshire$30.21$170$660
New York$37.86$200$760
Rhode Island$35.62$190$730
Vermont$30.49$170$660

Other electrician jobs in Massachusetts

Ceiling Fan Installation cost in every state · Massachusetts home repair guide

Sources

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.