Retaining Wall Installation Cost
Retaining Wall Installation costs most homeowners between$35 and $49 per square foot, per homewyse.com. Your price depends mostly on job size, location, and local labor rates.
π Read the full retaining wall installation cost guide βNational β per square foot
$35 β $49
Typical average: $42
Cost per square foot. Reference range reorganized from homewyse.com; not a quote.
Quick estimate
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Estimated cost
$7,082 β $9,724
Illustrative estimate. Get local written quotes before hiring.
Cost breakdown
Where your money goes on a typical job.
| Cost component | Typical range | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Retaining Wall Cost | $3.99β$6.04 | 12% |
| Retaining Wall Installation Labor, Basic | $16β$20 | 41% |
| Retaining Wall Installation Job Supplies | $0.07β$0.08 | 0% |
| Retaining Wall Installation Equipment Allowance | $15β$23 | 47% |
Retaining Wall 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 |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $44β$59 | +23% |
| San Jose, CA | $42β$57 | +18% |
| San Francisco, CA | $42β$57 | +18% |
| Seattle, WA | $41β$56 | +15% |
| Chicago, IL | $40β$55 | +13% |
| Boston, MA | $40β$55 | +13% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $39β$53 | +10% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $38β$52 | +8% |
| San Diego, CA | $38β$52 | +8% |
| Minneapolis, MN | $38β$52 | +8% |
| Columbus, OH | $35β$48 | -1% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $34β$47 | -3% |
| Denver, CO | $34β$47 | -3% |
| Atlanta, GA | $34β$46 | -5% |
| Houston, TX | $33β$46 | -6% |
| Dallas, TX | $33β$46 | -6% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $33β$45 | -7% |
| Miami, FL | $33β$45 | -7% |
| San Antonio, TX | $33β$45 | -7% |
| Austin, TX | $33β$45 | -8% |
Frequently asked questions
οΌ οΌ How much does retaining wall installation cost?
Nationally, retaining wall installation typically costs $35β$49 per square foot, based on homewyse.com data.
οΌ οΌ What's included in retaining wall installation cost?
A typical job breaks down into retaining wall cost, retaining wall installation labor, basic, retaining wall installation job supplies, retaining wall installation equipment allowance. The exact mix and totals vary by market.
οΌ οΌ Does retaining wall installation cost vary by city?
Yes. It runs highest in New York, NY ($44β$59) and lowest in Austin, TX ($33β$45), driven by local labor and disposal rates.