How Much Does It Cost to Mount a TV? (Price Guide)

Mounting a TV puts the screen on the wall at a set height and hides the clutter below it. The job is quick for a small TV on a drywall wall and takes longer for a large screen on brick or above a fireplace. Installers charge by the job or by the hour, and a mount can be bundled into the price or bought separately.

The sections below break the price into mount type, TV size, labor, and extras, then explain why published numbers differ.

The headline figure covers materials and labor together. Yelp builds it from real quotes sent by local businesses, and the total depends on the screen size, the bracket, the wall surface, and the cost of labor. Retail stores sometimes bundle basic installation with a new TV purchase, so ask where you buy.

The bracket you choose changes both the hardware cost and the installation time. A fixed mount holds the TV flat against the wall and is the simplest. Swivel and full-motion mounts let you angle the screen, and they take more work to install and level.

A fixed mount costs $75 – $200, and a full-motion mount costs $150 – $400. Fireplace mounts are the highest at $200 – $450, and installs on brick can cost more. Confirm whether the quote includes the bracket or only the labor.

Bigger TVs weigh more and need a sturdier bracket and careful stud placement. Taskrabbit lists price ranges by screen size for installation.

A TV under 30 inches costs $100 – $180, while a 55 to 65 inch screen costs $180 – $350. Larger screens may need more labor and sturdier hardware. Check your TV's weight against the mount's rating before you buy.

Installers bill by the job or by the hour. Yelp gives an hourly range for installers, and a flat fee often works out cheaper for a simple wall mount.

At $60 – $100/hr, a longer job on a tricky wall adds up quickly. Ask for a flat quote when the job is straightforward, and ask what happens if the installer finds a problem such as metal studs or a brick wall.

Some walls need more than a bracket and a drill. If the studs are in the wrong place or the wall cannot hold the weight, the installer may need to reinforce it first. Electrical work is a separate job that can add to the bill as well.

Wall reinforcement or electrical work can add $50 – $300 according to Taskrabbit. A licensed electrician should handle any in-wall wiring, such as moving an outlet behind the TV.

• TV size and weight: heavier screens need stronger brackets and more people.
• Mount type: fixed mounts are the simplest, and full-motion mounts take more time.
• Wall material: drywall is easiest, and brick, concrete, or tile need special drilling.
• Location: above a fireplace usually costs more than a standard wall.
• Cable hiding: running cables inside the wall or adding covers is a separate service.
• Labor rates: local hourly rates differ across the country.

Quotes differ because the sources count different things. Some include the bracket and cable work, others price labor alone, and a few set rates by screen size. Local labor costs and the type of installer, such as a handyperson, an electrician, or a retailer's installation team, also change the total.

Use the range where the sources overlap as your starting budget. If a quote falls far outside it, ask what is included before you decide it is a bad deal.

Mounting a small TV on drywall is a reasonable DIY job if you can find studs and have a drill and a level. A pro is the safer choice for a large screen, a brick wall, or a spot above a fireplace, since a mistake can drop a heavy TV and damage the wall. Doing the job yourself also means you carry the risk if the mount fails, whereas an installer's work may be covered by their own warranty, so ask about it.

• Is the mount included, or do I supply it?
• Is the price a flat fee or hourly, and is there a minimum?
• Will you locate studs and confirm the wall can hold the TV?
• Does the price include hiding cables, and how?
• What happens if the wall needs reinforcement?