Home Repair Decoded

Ceiling Fan Installation Cost in Ohio

$180 – $670We estimate ceiling fan installation in Ohio at $180 to $670 for one fan at an existing, fan-rated ceiling box. The national estimate is $170 to $660. Ohio electrician pay is 2% above the national median, ranking 27 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$60$250
Labor hours (our assumption)1.53
Billed labor rate per hour$78$140
Estimated total$180$670

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Ohio median wage from BLS (2025, $31.11 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.

Who can legally do this in Ohio

The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board issues state licenses to commercial contractors in electrical work. Applicants must pass an exam, carry at least $500,000 in contractor liability coverage, and generally have 5 years as a tradesperson. This is a commercial license, so it doesn't settle what work on your home requires. Ask your local building department.

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Indiana$32.93$180$690
Kentucky$28.71$170$640
Michigan$36.67$200$750
Pennsylvania$32.50$180$690
West Virginia$31.16$180$670

Other electrician jobs in Ohio

Ceiling Fan Installation cost in every state · Ohio 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.