TV antenna installation costs $217 to $434 installed, with a national average of $316 based on 4,187 verified Angi projects.1,2 An independent US cost model lands in the same neighborhood: $250 to $700 for a standard single-TV outdoor setup, with most homeowners paying $350 to $500.3 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on antenna type, mounting location, and how many TVs you wire.
$316
national average (Angi)
$20 – $150
indoor antenna unit (HomeAdvisor)
$230 – $600
roof or attic install (Angi)
$100 – $300
DIY outdoor setup (Angi)
Sourcing note: Angi and HomeAdvisor print the same antenna figures – same $316 average, same $217 to $434 range, same 4,187-project dataset. One dataset, two brands. The One and Done Prep cost model is the independent cross-check used below.1,2,3
Cost by antenna type (Angi)
| Antenna type | Average cost |
|---|---|
| Indoor | $200 – $500 |
| Outdoor (roof) | $230 – $600 |
| Outdoor (attic) | $230 – $600 |
| Amplified (unit) | $50 – $200 |
| Directional | $200 – $430 |
| Omnidirectional | $200 – $430 |
| Smart / digital | $100 – $500 |
HomeAdvisor prices the units themselves much lower – indoor antennas $20 to $150, outdoor $30 to $300 – the gap is that Angi’s figures include professional installation while unit-only prices do not.2
Labor, wiring and extras
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Install labor | $200 – $300 (HomeAdvisor); $100 – $600 (One and Done Prep) |
| Electrician hourly | $50 – $130 (Angi) |
| Extra TV hookups | $20 – $50 each (HomeAdvisor) |
| Signal amplifier | $50 – $200 (HomeAdvisor) |
| Motorized rotor + mount | $100 – $300 (HomeAdvisor) |
| Whole-home surge protection | ~$300 (Angi) |
| Multi-room distribution | +$50 – $200 (Angi) |
| Permit (roof mounts, some areas) | $25 – $100 (Angi) |
Steep or multi-story roofs add $100 to $150 for access and safety equipment.1 Amplified antennas also need power – if no outlet is nearby, an electrician installing one runs $165 to $540.2
DIY or hire
Indoor antennas are pure DIY – plug in, scan for channels, done. Angi prices a DIY outdoor setup at $100 to $300 in equipment and materials (ladder, mounting hardware, signal meter) versus $217 to $434 installed.1 Home Depot’s TV antenna section shows current unit prices (plain link, not affiliate). Attic installs are the DIY sweet spot: near-roof reception without weather exposure or roof work. Hire out for roof mounts – the fall risk is real, and improper roof penetration causes water damage HomeAdvisor prices at $1,400 to $6,300 to repair.2
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Sources
1. Angi — TV Antenna Installation Cost
2. HomeAdvisor — TV Antenna Installation Cost
3. One and Done Prep — TV Antenna Installation Price Range (US)