A coffered ceiling costs $2,200 to $6,720 for most homeowners, with Angi publishing a $3,750 national average, or $20 to $30 per square foot installed.1 HomeAdvisor publishes the same average and per-square-foot figures, with a $3,000 to $4,500 normal range for a 150-square-foot project.2 Fixr separately publishes a $5,000 national average for a 12 x 12 foot poplar coffered ceiling with an octagonal shape and molding, within a $3,500 to $7,500 range.3 Prices below are national averages*.
*National averages, not local quotes. Angi figures are from a 2026 guide updated July 2026, HomeAdvisor figures are from a 2025-data guide updated June 2026, and Fixr figures are from a guide updated January 2025. Your price depends on ceiling size, material, design complexity, and add-ons.
$3,750
national average (Angi)
$2,200–$6,720
typical range (Angi)
$5,000
national average (Fixr, 2025)
$3,500–$7,500
average range (Fixr, 2025)
What the sources say
| Source | Headline figures | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi (2026 data, updated Jul 2026) | $3,750 national average; $20 – $30 per square foot installed; most pay $2,200 – $6,720 | Corporate sibling of HomeAdvisor – matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration |
| HomeAdvisor (2025 data, updated Jun 2026) | $3,750 average; $20 – $30 per square foot; $3,000 – $4,500 normal range for a 150-square-foot project; $2,200 – $6,720 overall | Matches Angi at the headline; sibling relationship disclosed |
| Fixr (updated Jan 2025) | $5,000 national average (12 x 12 ft. poplar, octagonal, with molding); $3,500 – $7,500 average range; $2,500 low end (drywall, traditional) to $14,000 high end (mahogany, rustic, with medallion and chandelier) | Separately published from the figures above, with no shared sourcing stated |
Cost by room (Angi, 2026)
| Room | Average size | Average cost range |
|---|---|---|
| Home office | 110 sq. ft. | $2,200 – $3,300 |
| Bedroom | 132 sq. ft. | $2,640 – $3,960 |
| Living room | 216 sq. ft. | $4,320 – $6,480 |
| Dining room | 224 sq. ft. | $4,480 – $6,720 |
Cost per square foot
| Basis | Cost per sq. ft. | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Installed (labor and materials) | $20 – $30 | Angi/HomeAdvisor (matching) |
| Installed (labor and materials) | $17 – $60 | Fixr (2025) |
| Materials alone | $2 – $30 | Angi/HomeAdvisor (matching) |
| Labor alone | $15 – $30 | Fixr (2025) |
The publishers’ installed per-square-foot ranges differ and are kept separate rather than compared directly. Fixr attributes about $3,000 of a $5,000 project to labor.
Cost by material (Angi & HomeAdvisor, matching, per sq. ft.)
| Material | Cost per sq. ft. |
|---|---|
| Drywall | $2 – $3 |
| Plywood | $3 – $4 |
| Oak | $4 – $8 |
| Fiberboard | $6 – $15 |
| Cherry | $7 – $10 |
| Walnut | $10 – $30 |
| PVC | $15 – $20 |
| Mahogany | $17 – $30 |
The two sibling publishers carry this table at identical figures – matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration.
Cost by material (Fixr, 2025, per sq. ft., materials only)
| Material | Cost per sq. ft. |
|---|---|
| Drywall | $2 – $4 |
| MDF | $2 – $7 |
| Plywood | $2.50 – $5 |
| Poplar | $2.50 – $7 |
| Pine | $3 – $7 |
| Oak | $4 – $20 |
| Maple | $5 – $15 |
| Cherry | $6 – $17 |
| Walnut | $7 – $30 |
| PVC panel | $15 – $25 |
| Mahogany | $16 – $30 |
Fixr’s figures are materials only and differ from the sibling table on most rows – kept separate rather than compared directly.
Cost by design
| Design | Price per sq. ft. | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Circular | $2 – $7 | Angi (2026) |
| Octagonal | $3 – $8 | Angi (2026) |
| Rectangular or square | $5 – $12 | Angi (2026) |
| Diamond | $7 – $12 | Angi (2026) |
| Rustic | $9 – $30 | Angi (2026) |
| Waffle | $15 – $30 | Angi (2026) |
| Design type | Cost per sq. ft. (materials only) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Contemporary | $2 – $7 | Fixr (2025) |
| Traditional | $2.50 – $20 | Fixr (2025) |
| Rustic | $5 – $30 | Fixr (2025) |
The two publishers group designs differently – kept in separate tables rather than compared directly.
Beam costs (Fixr, 2025, materials only)
| Beam type | Cost per unit |
|---|---|
| Shallow beams | $15 – $70 |
| Box beams | $20 – $80 |
Add-on costs
| Add-on | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling soffits | $1 – $3 per linear foot | Angi/HomeAdvisor (matching) |
| Tin tiles (2 x 2 ft.) | $1 – $10 each | All three publishers (matching) |
| Medallions | $10 – $690 each | Angi/HomeAdvisor (matching) |
| Medallions | $30 – $690 each | Fixr (2025) |
| Trim and molding | $1 – $15 per linear foot | Angi/HomeAdvisor (matching) |
| Coffered ceiling molding | $8 – $15 per linear foot | Fixr (2025) |
| Paint or stain | $0.50 – $5 per sq. ft. | Angi/HomeAdvisor (matching) |
| Painting one room’s ceiling | $120 – $300 | Fixr (2025) |
| Recessed lighting | $360 per fixture (materials and labor) | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
| Recessed lighting | $800 – $2,000 | Fixr (2025) |
| Finials | $15 – $110 each | Angi/HomeAdvisor (matching) |
| Chandelier | $200 – $4,500 | Fixr (2025) |
| Tin tile project total | $1,500 – $2,000 | Fixr (2025) |
| Ceiling fan installation | $350 – $650 | Fixr (2025) |
| Skylight | $800 – $2,500 | Fixr (2025) |
The tin-tile per-tile match combines the corporate siblings with one separately published figure; the pages state no shared sourcing. Differing medallion, molding, lighting, and painting figures are kept separate rather than compared directly.
Pre-installation repair costs (Angi, 2026)
| Repair type | Average cost |
|---|---|
| Water damage | $45 – $55 per sq. ft. |
| Sagging ceiling | $75 per hour |
| Ceiling holes | $180 – $370 |
| Ceiling cracks | $400 – $1,350 |
| Ceiling joists | $150 – $750 |
| Main home support beam | $1,500 – $10,000 |
| Popcorn ceiling removal | $1 – $6 per sq. ft. |
| Raising a ceiling | $10,000 – $20,000 or more |
Coffered vs. other ceiling styles (Fixr, 2025, installed)
| Ceiling style | Cost per sq. ft. |
|---|---|
| Tray ceiling | $2.50 – $10.50 |
| Coffered ceiling | $17 – $60 |
| Vaulted ceiling | $25 – $75 |
Related guides
Vaulted Ceiling Cost
Ceiling Repair Cost
Drywall Installation Cost
Crown Molding Cost
Recessed Lighting Cost
All cost guides
Sources
1. Angi — How Much Does a Coffered Ceiling Cost? (2026)
2. HomeAdvisor — What Does a Coffered Ceiling Cost? (2025 data)
3. Fixr — Cost to Install a Coffered Ceiling (2025)