Basic
$6.51 – $17 per linear ft
Solid poplar 3-1/4 in. base and 2-1/4 in. casing in a simple profile, stained with one clear coat
How Much Does Stain Grade Trim Cost in Boston, Massachusetts?
Supply and install stain-grade hardwood trim (oak, poplar or maple baseboard and casing) with stain and clear finish, priced per linear foot.
Stain Grade Trim in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $7.66 to $20 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Stain Grade Trim in Boston, Massachusetts
$7.66 – $20
per linear ftPrices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for stain grade trim.
National average: $7 – $18 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$7.66 – $20 per linear ft
Red oak 3-1/2 in. base and 2-1/2 in. casing in a colonial profile, stained, two coats of satin clear
Premium
$9.58 – $25 per linear ft
Oak 4-1/4 in. base and 3 in. casing in a detailed profile, conditioner, stain, sealer and two clear coats
Cost Breakdown in Boston
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $3.15 – $8.10 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.11 – $8 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.84 – $2.16 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.56 – $1.44 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Boston, Massachusetts
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($3.15-$8.10 per linear foot)
- Labor ($2.45-$6.30 per linear foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.84-$2.16 per linear foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.56-$1.44 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
References
- DF Carpentry: Paint grade vs stain grade trim, dfcarpentry.us, retrieved Nov 2026
- CountBricks: Cost to install trim per linear foot, countbricks.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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