Landscape Lighting Cost
Updated October 2026 · By Spencer Freiman, founder of Outdoor Lighting Concepts
Quick answer: Most Outdoor Lighting Concepts projects run $3,000 to $7,000. Nationally, most professionally installed low-voltage LED systems cost $2,000 to $6,000. In South Florida and Austin, solid brass or copper fixtures usually run about $150 to $450 each installed, so a typical 8 to 12 fixture front yard lands around $2,500 to $5,500, and full-property designs often exceed $10,000.
How much does landscape lighting cost per fixture?
Installed fixtures typically cost $100 to $350 each nationally, including the fixture, lamp, wire and a share of the transformer. Professional-grade solid brass fixtures in Florida and Austin commonly run $250 to $450 installed because the material lasts far longer in salt air and heat.
| Fixture type | Typical installed range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Path lights | $100–$250 | Angi; Forever Glow |
| Spotlights / uplights | $120–$350 | Angi; Forever Glow |
| Well lights (in-ground) | $150–$300 | Forever Glow |
| Deck / step lights | $100–$300 | Angi |
| Underwater / pond | $200–$500 | Angi |
| Down-lights / moonlighting (FL, brass) | $350–$600 | Blue Collar Q |
| Transformer, installed (FL) | $400–$700 | Blue Collar Q |
How much does landscape lighting cost in South Florida?
Most Outdoor Lighting Concepts projects run $3,000 to $7,000. Published South Florida data puts a typical 8 to 12 brass-fixture front yard at about $2,500 to $5,500 installed. Boca Raton guides list basic systems at $2,000 to $5,000, and Fort Lauderdale data shows about $164 to $212 per basic fixture.
| Market | Published range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Lighting Concepts, typical project | $3,000–$7,000 | OLC |
| Boca Raton, basic system | $2,000–$5,000 | fizbo |
| Boca Raton, basic fixture installed | $166–$216 | homeyou |
| Fort Lauderdale, basic fixture installed | $164–$212 | homeyou |
| Florida, brass fixture installed | $250–$450 | Blue Collar Q |
| Florida front yard, 8–12 fixtures | $2,500–$5,500 | Blue Collar Q |
Salt air and 70–90% humidity corrode aluminum and plated fixtures within one to two years near the coast. Solid brass, copper or 316 stainless fixtures with gel-filled connectors cost more but last 10 to 20 years.
How much does landscape lighting cost in Austin?
Most Outdoor Lighting Concepts projects run $3,000 to $7,000. Austin cost guides put a professionally installed system at about $2,500 to $6,500 for a front yard and $6,000 to $20,000 or more for a whole property. Metro-wide estimates average about $3,125.
| Austin project | Published range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Lighting Concepts, typical project | $3,000–$7,000 | OLC |
| Small (8–12 fixtures) | $2,500–$4,500 | Austin Landscape Lighting |
| Medium (14–24 fixtures) | $4,500–$9,500 | Austin Landscape Lighting |
| Large (25–50+ fixtures) | $9,500–$20,000+ | Austin Landscape Lighting |
| Add-on zone (4–8 fixtures) | $1,200–$3,000 | Austin Landscape Lighting |
| Metro average / range | $3,125 / $1,550–$5,200 | ClearCost |
What affects the cost of landscape lighting?
Fixture count and fixture material drive most of the price. Other factors are trenching under hardscape, tree-mounted moonlighting, transformer size, smart controls, and whether a new outdoor outlet is needed, which is a licensed electrician’s job.
How long does installation take?
Most installs take 1 to 2 days, depending on the size of the project, followed by a nighttime aiming session.
How much does landscape lighting cost to run?
Very little. A 100-watt LED system running six hours a night uses about 18 kWh a month, roughly $3 to $4. A 150-watt system costs about $4 to $6 a month.
Is DIY landscape lighting cheaper?
DIY kits cost about $150 to $800, but their fixtures often fail within two to three years in Florida and Texas climates. Professional systems cost more up front and include design, nighttime aiming and durable brass fixtures.
Have more questions? See our landscape lighting FAQ.
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Ranges other than OLC’s are from published 2026 cost guides (Angi, Forever Glow, Homewyse, Blue Collar Q, Austin Landscape Lighting, ClearCost, homeyou, fizbo) and are planning estimates, not quotes.
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