TV mounting cost: what handymen charge in 2026

By Nicholas Lipari, founder of PlainJob · Updated October 20, 2026 · 6 min read

Short answer: a standard TV mounting job costs about $120 to $400, around $150 on average, before the mount itself. Bigger TVs cost more: roughly $150–$300 for 35–55 inches and $250–$400 or more for 65 inches and up. Hiding the wires adds about $75 to $125, and a new outlet behind the TV is electrician work.

Ranges come from the published cost guides listed at the bottom. They're national averages, so check what others charge in your area.

Cost by TV size

TV size	Typical price to mount
Under 30"	$100–$180
30–35"	$120–$220
35–55"	$150–$300
55–65"	$180–$350
65" and up	$250–$400+

Source: TaskRabbit cost guide, updated October 2026, which puts the average standard mounting job at about $150. Other guides run higher: Homeyou lists $91–$243 for the labor, and Fixr $300–$400 for a typical job.

What adds to the price

Hiding the wires. About $125 on average for in-wall wire hiding, or about $75 for surface cable management (TaskRabbit).
The mount. Fixed and tilting mounts run about $20–$100, full-motion mounts $75–$250 (Inch Calculator). Say on the quote whether you supply it.
The wall. Drywall over wood studs is the easy case. Metal studs, plaster, brick, tile and stone take longer and need different anchors or masonry bits. Over a fireplace adds height, heat and often masonry.
A new outlet behind the TV. About $125–$175, and it needs a licensed electrician in most places. See license rules by state.
Extras. A soundbar, a second TV or setting up the remote adds time; quote each as its own line.

What it costs in big cities

City	Average hourly rate	Average job
New York City	$84	$155
Boston	$77	$144
San Francisco Bay Area	$69	$143
Washington, DC	$64	$136
Miami	$48	$135
Seattle	$63	$131
Chicago	$71	$128
Austin	$59	$118
Denver	$58	$111
Los Angeles and Orange County	$47	$99

Source: TaskRabbit, October 2026. These are app averages for smaller jobs; independent handymen with insurance and their own tools usually charge more.

How a handyman should price it

Flat price by size, for drywall over studs, with the mount not included. Customers compare TV mounting prices, so a clear number wins.
Separate lines for wire hiding, the mount (if you supply it), a soundbar and anything over a fireplace or on masonry.
A minimum charge that covers your drive, even for a small TV.
Ask for a photo of the wall before you quote. It tells you the wall type, where the outlet is and whether the wires can go in the wall.
Say what's not included: moving outlets, patching old mount holes, painting.

More on pricing in the handyman price list and how to price handyman jobs.

Sources

TaskRabbit: How much does TV mounting cost? (updated October 1, 2026)
Inch Calculator: Cost to wall mount a TV
Homeyou: Handyman cost and Fixr: Handyman cost

Questions

How much does it cost to mount a TV?

About $120 to $400 for a standard job, around $150 on average, depending on the TV size and wall. The mount itself is usually extra.

How much do handymen charge to hide TV wires?

About $125 on average to run wires inside the wall, or about $75 for surface cable covers, based on TaskRabbit data.

Is it more expensive to mount a TV over a fireplace?

Usually, yes. It is higher, the wall is often brick or stone, and heat and wiring need planning, so most pros quote it separately.

Can a handyman add an outlet behind the TV?

In many states and cities, adding or moving an outlet is electrical work that needs a licensed electrician. Check your local rules.