Ceiling Fan Installation Cost in New Jersey
$200 – $750We estimate ceiling fan installation in New Jersey at $200 to $750 for one fan at an existing, fan-rated ceiling box. The national estimate is $170 to $660. New Jersey electrician pay is 22% above the national median, ranking 11 of 51.
| 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 | $93 | $167 |
| Estimated total | $200 | $750 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the New Jersey median wage from BLS (2025, $37.14 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. |
Who can legally do this in New Jersey
Electrical contractors are licensed by the State and do not need home improvement registration when working within their profession. A municipal permit for electrical work must be signed and sealed by a New Jersey licensed electrical contractor.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $30.63 | $170 | $660 |
| New York | $37.86 | $200 | $760 |
| Pennsylvania | $32.50 | $180 | $690 |
Other electrician jobs in New Jersey
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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.