Wallpaper Installation Cost
Wallpaper Installation costs most homeowners between$4.99 and $11 per square foot, per homewyse.com. Your price depends mostly on job size, location, and local labor rates.
π Read the full wallpaper installation cost guide βNational β per square foot
$4.99 β $11
Typical average: $7.76
Cost per square foot. Reference range reorganized from homewyse.com; not a quote.
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Estimated cost
$998 β $2,106
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Cost breakdown
Where your money goes on a typical job.
| Cost component | Typical range | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Wallpaper Cost | $0.11β$0.27 | 3% |
| Wallpaper Installation Labor, Basic | $4.54β$9.18 | 87% |
| Wallpaper Installation Job Supplies | $0.05β$0.05 | 0% |
| Option: Remove Wallpaper | $0.29β$1.03 | 10% |
Wallpaper 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 | $7.17β$15 | +44% |
| San Jose, CA | $6.69β$14 | +34% |
| San Francisco, CA | $6.69β$14 | +34% |
| Seattle, WA | $6.44β$14 | +29% |
| Chicago, IL | $6.19β$13 | +24% |
| Boston, MA | $6.19β$13 | +24% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $5.96β$13 | +20% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $5.71β$12 | +15% |
| San Diego, CA | $5.71β$12 | +15% |
| Minneapolis, MN | $5.71β$12 | +15% |
| Columbus, OH | $4.84β$10 | -3% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $4.75β$10 | -5% |
| Denver, CO | $4.75β$10 | -5% |
| Atlanta, GA | $4.51β$9.51 | -10% |
| Houston, TX | $4.42β$9.31 | -11% |
| Dallas, TX | $4.42β$9.31 | -11% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $4.36β$9.20 | -13% |
| Miami, FL | $4.36β$9.20 | -13% |
| San Antonio, TX | $4.31β$9.09 | -14% |
| Austin, TX | $4.27β$8.99 | -15% |
Frequently asked questions
οΌ οΌ How much does wallpaper installation cost?
Nationally, wallpaper installation typically costs $4.99β$11 per square foot, based on homewyse.com data.
οΌ οΌ What's included in wallpaper installation cost?
A typical job breaks down into wallpaper cost, wallpaper installation labor, basic, wallpaper installation job supplies, option: remove wallpaper. The exact mix and totals vary by market.
οΌ οΌ Does wallpaper installation cost vary by city?
Yes. It runs highest in New York, NY ($7.17β$15) and lowest in Austin, TX ($4.27β$8.99), driven by local labor and disposal rates.