Cost to Dimmer Switch Installation in Memphis, TN

$82–$246 in Memphis

18% below the national average · 0.82x cost multiplier

Expect to pay $82–$246 for a dimmer switch installation in Memphis, about 18% below the national benchmark. The Southeast region's contractor market and material costs account for most of this difference. The detailed breakdown below shows how budget, mid-range, and premium projects compare at Memphis prices.

Cost Breakdown in Memphis

Line Item	Low	Mid	High
Materials	$12	$33	$82
Labor	$61	$82	$123
Permits	$0	$0	$0
Total	$74-18% vs. national avg	$115-18% vs. national avg	$205-18% vs. national avg

Budget

Basic rotary or slide dimmer replacing an existing single-pole switch, per switch

Mid-Range

LED-compatible decora dimmer with preset levels, per switch, including testing with existing fixtures

Premium

Smart dimmer with Wi-Fi, app control, and voice assistant integration, per switch, including setup and configuration

Material Options

Material prices below are national averages; availability in Memphis may shift costs slightly.

Material	Cost/Unit	Pros	Cons	Best For
Basic Rotary/Slide Dimmer	$8-$15 each	Cheapest option, simple operation, works with incandescent and some LED	May cause flickering with LED bulbs, basic appearance, no preset levels	Closets, garages, and areas with incandescent or halogen lightingCheapest option, simple operation, works with incandescent and some LED
LED-Compatible (CL) Dimmer	$15-$40 each	Smooth LED dimming, multiple preset levels, modern decora style, reliable	More expensive than basic dimmers, still no smart features	Most rooms in the home - the best general-purpose optionSmooth LED dimming, multiple preset levels, modern decora style, reliable
Smart Dimmer (Wi-Fi)	$40-$80 each	Voice and app control, scheduling, scene setting, energy monitoring on some models	Requires Wi-Fi, needs neutral wire (most models), higher cost, firmware updates	Living rooms, bedrooms, and frequently used spaces in smart homesVoice and app control, scheduling, scene setting, energy monitoring on some models
Smart Dimmer System (Lutron Caseta, etc.)	$60-$120 each (including hub cost)	Most reliable smart dimming, no neutral wire needed, Pico remotes, geofencing	Requires proprietary hub ($80-$100), highest per-switch cost, proprietary ecosystem	Whole-home smart lighting with the best reliability and compatibilityMost reliable smart dimming, no neutral wire needed, Pico remotes, geofencing

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Memphis Estimate

Typical Range

$82–$246

vs. National Average

18% below national

Cost Multiplier

0.82x

Estimates apply Memphis's 0.82x regional cost multiplier to national averages. Actual bids vary by contractor, project scope, and timing.

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