TV mount installation costs $100 to $300 for a standard drywall job, averaging $200 to $275, and can reach $800 to $1,000 on brick, stone, or with in-wall wiring.1,2,3 Labor alone runs $75 to $400 depending on who you hire, and the mount itself adds $15 to $500.1,2 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on TV size, mount type, wall material, and whether wires get hidden in the wall.
$200
Fixr average installed
$275
HomeGuide national average (labor)
$260
Angi average (labor)
$15 – $500
the mount itself
Labor: three datasets, three ranges
| Source | Labor cost |
|---|---|
| Fixr | $75 – $200 (about $65/hr); handyman flat jobs $300 – $400 |
| HomeGuide | $150 – $400 flat rate, or $75 – $100 per hour |
| Angi | $160 – $360 (average $260) |
The spread is real: store installation teams (Best Buy, Home Depot) sit at the low end, independent handypeople in the middle, and electricians at $40 to $130 per hour at the top.1,2 For a basic drywall mount with no wire concealment, expect the job to land near the lower half of these ranges.
Mount prices by type (Fixr)
| Mount type | Unit price |
|---|---|
| Under-cabinet | $15 – $100 |
| Fixed / low-profile | $15 – $150 |
| Door | $20 – $200 |
| Ultra-thin | $30 – $300 |
| Tilting | $50 – $300 |
| In-wall | $100 – $500 |
| Full-motion / articulating | $100 – $500 |
| Ceiling | $100 – $500 |
| Fireplace (pull-down) | $150 – $500 |
| Motorized | $125 – $300 |
HomeGuide and Fixr print near-identical unit-price tables by TV size and weight (a 55–65 inch mount runs $25 to $400; a 70–110 lb rating runs $40 to $300), so treat those as one dataset, not two.1,2
Installed cost by wall type (Fixr)
| Wall material | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Drywall | $100 – $300 |
| Brick | $200 – $800 |
| Concrete | $200 – $800 |
| Stone | $200 – $800 |
Hard masonry costs more because of the drilling equipment and time involved. HomeGuide adds that mounting above a fireplace or from the ceiling is typically the most expensive location, and warns against metal-stud walls entirely – most cannot carry a TV’s weight.1,2
Extras that move the price
| Extra | Cost |
|---|---|
| Over-fireplace installation | $225 – $700 (Fixr) |
| Hide wires, surface covers | $10 – $40 (kit) |
| Hide wires in wall (basic) | $150 – $250, up to $400 – $500 (Fixr) |
| Hide wires in wall (complex) | up to $1,000 (Angi) |
| New outlet behind TV | $120 – $200 (Fixr) |
| Recessed power/source outlet | $85 – $200 (Fixr) |
| Wall shelf for components | $100 – $200 add-on (Fixr) |
| Old TV recycling | $50 – $75 (Fixr) |
| Surround sound install | $800 – $4,000 (Fixr) |
Fixr also notes in-wall cable runs should use CL2 or CL3 rated wire to meet fire and building codes.2
DIY or hire
All three sources agree a fixed or tilting mount on drywall is a realistic DIY if you can find studs and lift the TV – the labor saving is $75 to $400.1,2,3 Home Depot’s TV mount section shows current prices by type and TV size (plain link, not affiliate). Brick, stone, over-fireplace, and in-wall wiring jobs are pro work; a falling 65-inch TV costs far more than the install.
Height matters more than most people expect: Fixr recommends the screen center at eye level from your seat, roughly 40 to 60 inches off the floor, and a viewing distance of 1.5 to 2.5 times the screen diagonal.2
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Sources
1. HomeGuide — TV Mount Installation Cost
2. Fixr — TV Mount Installation Cost
3. Angi — TV Wall Mount Installation