Basic
$186 – $465 each
6.5-in. two-way in-ceiling speaker with paintable round grille, in-wall rated 16-gauge wire run to the equipment location
How Much Does Install Ceiling Speakers Cost in Boston, Massachusetts?
Supply and install one in-ceiling speaker (cutout, wire run to the equipment location, connect), priced per speaker.
Install Ceiling Speakers in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $219 to $547 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Ceiling Speakers in Boston, Massachusetts
$219 – $547
eachPrices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for install ceiling speakers.
National average: $200 – $500 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$219 – $547 each
6.5-in. in-ceiling speaker with pivoting tweeter, thin-bezel paintable grille, moisture-resistant woofer, rated 16-gauge wire
Premium
$274 – $684 each
8-in. in-ceiling speaker with pivoting tweeter and stiffer woofer, magnetic micro-bezel grille, back enclosure, 14-gauge wire
Cost Breakdown in Boston
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $90 – $225 | each |
| Labor | labor | $89 – $222 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $24 – $60 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $16 – $40 | each |
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Boston, Massachusetts
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($90.00-$225.00 per unit)
- Labor ($70.00-$175.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($24.00-$60.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($16.00-$40.00 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costsAt national average
Labor costs27.0% above avg
Labor costs in Boston run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- XTEN-AV: Ceiling Speaker Installation Cost, xtenav.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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