Ceiling Fan Installation Cost in Texas
$170 – $630We estimate ceiling fan installation in Texas at $170 to $630 for one fan at an existing, fan-rated ceiling box. The national estimate is $170 to $660. Texas electrician pay is 7% below the national median, ranking 45 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 | $70 | $127 |
| Estimated total | $170 | $630 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Texas median wage from BLS (2025, $28.16 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 Texas
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $28.37 | $170 | $630 |
| Houston | $28.45 | $170 | $630 |
| San Antonio | $27.41 | $160 | $620 |
Who can legally do this in Texas
State electrician licensing from TDLR generally applies in Texas outside the listed exemptions. Municipal or regional rules may override those exemptions.
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Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $23.59 | $150 | $570 |
| Louisiana | $29.59 | $170 | $650 |
| New Mexico | $28.07 | $170 | $630 |
| Oklahoma | $29.33 | $170 | $650 |
Other electrician jobs in Texas
Ceiling Fan Installation cost in every state · Texas 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.