Ceiling Fan Installation Cost in Pennsylvania
$180 – $690We estimate ceiling fan installation in Pennsylvania at $180 to $690 for one fan at an existing, fan-rated ceiling box. The national estimate is $170 to $660. Pennsylvania electrician pay is 7% above the national median, ranking 22 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 | $81 | $146 |
| Estimated total | $180 | $690 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Pennsylvania median wage from BLS (2025, $32.50 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 Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $35.86 | $190 | $730 |
Who can legally do this in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has no statewide requirement for most contractors, but some municipalities set their own requirements for electrical contractors or electricians. Check with the municipality where the work will take place.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $30.63 | $170 | $660 |
| Maryland | $35.33 | $190 | $730 |
| New Jersey | $37.14 | $200 | $750 |
| New York | $37.86 | $200 | $760 |
| Ohio | $31.11 | $180 | $670 |
| West Virginia | $31.16 | $180 | $670 |
Other electrician jobs in Pennsylvania
Ceiling Fan Installation cost in every state · Pennsylvania 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.