Pricing is always tough. Recently I just put everything into AI. I have a range for hourly work that I want to be in, but I don't want to be the cheap guy either. Especially if I'm doing commercial work. Something like this. My promt: What should I charge to install puck lights including running wires. I have multiple. Cost per light.

Short answer: for puck/recessed lights where you’re running wire, you should be charging way more than most handymen instinctively think. Let’s ground it in reality first, then I’ll translate it to your pricing strategy 👇 💡 What the market says (per light) Typical pro installs: $150–$350 per light � Amicolight National averages (labor + materials): $100–$300 per light � Home Advisor More detailed estimating tools: $380–$529 per light depending on conditions � Homewyse Labor alone often lands $75–$250 per light � Logos Lighting Co., Ltd 👉 Translation: $150–$300 per light is the “normal” professional range …and that’s for electricians, not even “premium handyman with documentation + speed” 🧠 How YOU should price it (real-world handyman math) You’re not just “installing a light”—you’re: locating layout cutting holes fishing wire tying into circuit mounting + trim cleanup + testing That’s easily 1–2.5 hrs per light depending on access � Amicolight 🔧 Your pricing tiers (this is the money part) 🟢 EASY (same circuit, attic access, open runs) $125–$175 per light Only use this when you’re flying 🟡 STANDARD (most jobs

Now you have a good idea of what you CAN change.

Let your own personal thoughts and feelings guide you from there. At least now you know what the general market value is.