Wallpaper installation costs $3 to $8 per square foot including materials and labor, or $325 to $825 for a standard room.2 A single accent wall runs $120 to $500.2 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on wallpaper type, wall condition, pattern complexity and local installer rates.
$600
average room (Angi)
$3–$8
per sq ft installed (Angi)
$484
typical job (Thumbtack)
$90–$150
labor per roll (Fixr)
What sources say
| Source | Figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi | $600 average, $325 – $825 per standard room | $3 – $8 per sq ft all-in; room-size and type tables below |
| Fixr | $1,000 average, $800 – $1,200 | 12 x 18 ft room, vinyl; size tables below |
| Thumbtack | $331 – $718 range, most pay about $484 | $50 per hour; marketplace quotes |
| Homewyse | $4.99 – $10.53 per square foot installed | Independent estimate |
The averages differ because the reference rooms differ: the Fixr $1,000 average is priced on a 12-by-18-foot room, while the Angi $600 figure is for a standard room. The per-square-foot figures agree: $3 to $8 at Angi, about $5 to $10.50 at Homewyse, with Thumbtack quotes in the same band.1,2,3,4
Cost by room size (Angi)
| Room | Wall area | Cost installed |
|---|---|---|
| Small bathroom | up to 50 sq ft | $200 – $500 |
| Standard bedroom | 100 – 200 sq ft | $400 – $1,200 |
| Large living room | 250 – 400 sq ft | $1,000 – $2,400 |
| Accent wall | 30 – 60 sq ft | $120 – $500 |
| Whole home | 1,000+ sq ft | $4,000 – $10,000 |
Cost by wallpaper type, material only (Angi)
| Type | Per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Standard paper | $0.50 – $2 |
| Peel-and-stick | $1 – $6 |
| Vinyl | $2 – $5 |
| Fabric | $4 – $10 |
| Grasscloth | $5 – $12 |
| Custom mural | $10 – $50 |
Standard paper rolls run $25 to $50 each.3
Cost by wall size (Fixr, installed)
| Wall size | Cost installed |
|---|---|
| 40 sq ft (5 x 8 ft) | $150 – $330 |
| 80 sq ft (8 x 10 ft) | $295 – $655 |
| 144 sq ft (12 x 12 ft) | $535 – $1,180 |
| 240 sq ft (12 x 20 ft) | $890 – $1,970 |
Labor and prep
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Labor | $1 – $4 per sq ft, or $30 – $80 per hour | Angi |
| Hourly (marketplace) | $50 per hour | Thumbtack |
| Wall prep: old paper removal, repairs | $50 – $300 per wall | Angi |
| Per-roll hanging fee | $90 – $150 | Fixr |
Pattern matching, corners and high ceilings push labor time up; textured or premium materials are what take a big room past $2,000.1
DIY or hire
Peel-and-stick wallpaper on a smooth, clean wall is the genuine DIY option; pasted papers, pattern matching and stairwells are where pros earn the labor line. The Home Depot wallpaper category shows current pricing, including peel-and-stick.
Related guides
Wallpaper Removal Cost
Interior Painting Cost
Drywall Repair Cost
All cost guides
Sources
1. Fixr — Wallpaper Installation Cost
2. Angi — Wallpaper Installation Cost
3. Thumbtack — Wallpaper Installation Cost
4. Homewyse — Cost to Install Wallpaper