Ceiling Fan Installation Cost in Missouri
| 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 | $79 | $142 |
| Estimated total | $180 | $670 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Missouri median wage from BLS (2025, $31.45 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. |
Cities in Missouri
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $37.10 | $200 | $750 |
Who can legally do this in Missouri
Missouri's statewide electrical contractor license is optional, not mandatory. Permits still come from the local government, and cities and counties continue to receive bond and insurance filings.
Check a license with Missouri Division of Professional Registration licensing portal
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $23.59 | $150 | $570 |
| Illinois | $47.87 | $240 | $900 |
| Iowa | $29.26 | $170 | $650 |
| Kansas | $31.66 | $180 | $680 |
| Kentucky | $28.71 | $170 | $640 |
| Nebraska | $29.24 | $170 | $640 |
| Oklahoma | $29.33 | $170 | $650 |
| Tennessee | $29.37 | $170 | $650 |
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Ceiling Fan Installation cost in every state · Missouri home repair guide
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.