Drywall Installation Cost
Drywall Installation costs most homeowners between$2.26 and $2.69 per square foot, per homewyse.com. Your price depends mostly on job size, location, and local labor rates.
π Read the full drywall installation cost guide βNational β per square foot
$2.26 β $2.69
Typical average: $2.47
Cost per square foot. Reference range reorganized from homewyse.com; not a quote.
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Estimated cost
$452 β $538
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Cost breakdown
Where your money goes on a typical job.
| Cost component | Typical range | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Drywall Cost | $0.01β$0.01 | 0% |
| Drywall Installation Labor, Basic | $0.86β$0.97 | 36% |
| Drywall Installation Job Supplies | $0β$0 | 0% |
| Drywall Installation Equipment Allowance | $0.63β$0.88 | 33% |
| Option: Remove Drywall | $0β$0.01 | 0% |
| Drywall Debris Disposal | $0.77β$0.82 | 30% |
Drywall Installation cost by city
Local labor and disposal rates move the price up or down. Tap a city for local detail.
| City | Typical range | vs. national | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $2.75β$3.25 | +21% | |
| San Jose, CA | $2.64β$3.12 | +16% | |
| San Francisco, CA | $2.64β$3.12 | +16% | |
| Seattle, WA | $2.59β$3.06 | +14% | |
| Chicago, IL | $2.53β$2.99 | +11% | |
| Boston, MA | $2.53β$2.99 | +11% | |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2.48β$2.93 | +9% | |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2.43β$2.88 | +7% | |
| San Diego, CA | $2.43β$2.88 | +7% | |
| Minneapolis, MN | $2.43β$2.88 | +7% | |
| Columbus, OH | $2.24β$2.66 | -1% | |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2.22β$2.62 | -2% | |
| Denver, CO | $2.22β$2.62 | -2% | |
| Atlanta, GA | $2.16β$2.57 | -5% | |
| Houston, TX | $2.15β$2.54 | -5% | |
| Dallas, TX | $2.15β$2.54 | -5% | |
| Jacksonville, FL | $2.13β$2.52 | -6% | |
| Miami, FL | $2.13β$2.52 | -6% | |
| San Antonio, TX | $2.12β$2.51 | -7% | |
| Austin, TX | $2.11β$2.50 | -7% |
Frequently asked questions
οΌ οΌ How much does drywall installation cost?
Nationally, drywall installation typically costs $2.26β$2.69 per square foot, per homewyse.com data.
οΌ οΌ What's included in drywall installation cost?
A typical job breaks down into drywall cost, drywall installation labor, basic, drywall installation job supplies, drywall installation equipment allowance, option: remove drywall, drywall debris disposal. The exact mix and totals vary by market.
οΌ οΌ Does drywall installation cost vary by city?
Yes. It runs highest in New York, NY ($2.75β$3.25) and lowest in Austin, TX ($2.11β$2.50), driven by local labor and disposal rates.