Cost to Exterior Lighting Installation in Las Vegas, NV

$800–$6,000 in Las Vegas

Same as the national average · 1.00x cost multiplier

Expect to pay $800–$6,000 for a exterior lighting installation in Las Vegas, right at the national benchmark. The Mountain West 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 Las Vegas prices.

Cost Breakdown in Las Vegas

Line Item	Low	Mid	High
Cost per fixture	$150	$300	$600
Materials	$300	$1,200	$4,000
Labor	$400	$1,500	$5,000
Permits	$0	$200	$500
Total	$700+0% vs. national avg	$2,900+0% vs. national avg	$10,000+0% vs. national avg

Budget

Replace 3-4 existing porch or entry fixtures, same wiring, basic fixtures

Mid-Range

New lighting for front and back: entry, garage, pathway lights, motion sensors

Premium

Full landscape + architectural lighting: line-voltage LED system, in-ground, smart controls

Material Options

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

Material	Cost/Unit	Pros	Cons	Best For
Wall-Mounted Entry/Porch Lights	$80-$400/fixture installed	Most common exterior light, huge style selection, easy wiring	Limited illumination radius	Front door, garage, back patio - any wall surface entry pointMost common exterior light, huge style selection, easy wiring
Motion-Activated Floodlights (LED)	$150-$350/fixture installed	Security benefit, energy-efficient (only on when needed), bright coverage	Can trigger frequently in windy areas, less aesthetic than decorative	Driveway, garage, dark corners, security-focused areasSecurity benefit, energy-efficient (only on when needed), bright coverage
Low-Voltage Path Lights	$30-$80/light installed	Easy DIY install, defines walkways, low running cost	Low brightness, transformer required, wiring visible if poorly routed	Walkways, driveway edges, garden bordersEasy DIY install, defines walkways, low running cost
In-Ground Uplights (Line-Voltage)	$150-$400/fixture installed	Professional look, illuminates trees and architectural features dramatically	Requires conduit and licensed electrician, more expensive	Statement trees, architectural walls, front elevation lightingProfessional look, illuminates trees and architectural features dramatically
Soffit and Recessed Exterior Lights	$200-$500/fixture installed	Clean look, flush with soffit, water-rated, difficult to steal	Requires soffit access, more installation complexity	Covered porches, front soffit, covered back patioClean look, flush with soffit, water-rated, difficult to steal

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Las Vegas Estimate

Typical Range

$800–$6,000

vs. National Average

Same as national

Cost Multiplier

1.00x

Cost Per fixture

$150–$600

Estimates apply Las Vegas's 1.00x regional cost multiplier to national averages. Actual bids vary by contractor, project scope, and timing.

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