Basic
$7.05 – $11 per linear ft
Primed MDF molding in a simple profile about 3 in. tall, nailed, miters and nail holes filled, caulked ready for paint
How Much Does Install Molding Cost in Boston, Massachusetts?
Install Molding: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Molding in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $8.30 to $13 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Molding in Boston, Massachusetts
$8.30 – $13
per linear ftPrices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for install molding.
National average: $7.58 – $12 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$8.30 – $13 per linear ft
Primed finger-jointed pine molding in a larger profile about 4-1/2 in., coped inside corners, filled and caulked ready for paint
Premium
$10 – $16 per linear ft
Solid poplar molding in a wider built-up profile, coped inside corners, glued outside miters, filled, sanded and caulked ready for paint
Cost Breakdown in Boston
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $3.41 – $5.22 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.37 – $5.16 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.91 – $1.39 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.61 – $0.93 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.
Install Molding photo examples
Crown molding and picture molding installed around a room with recessed lights
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Find a pro to do thisCrown molding installed along the ceiling of a room with a flush light
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Find a pro to do thisCased opening with wide white trim leading to a dining room
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Find a pro to do thisChair rail molding being installed along a stairwell wall
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Cost Factors in Boston, Massachusetts
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($3.41-$5.22 per linear foot)
- Labor ($2.65-$4.06 per linear foot)
- Supplies & Other ($7.58-$11.60 per linear foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($7.58-$11.60 per linear foot)
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
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Molding, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 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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