Basic
$1.16 – $1.41 per linear ft
Paper tape embedded in compound with one fill coat over joints and screws, a Level 3 finish for areas that will be textured
How Much Does Tape Drywall Joints Cost in Boston, Massachusetts?
Tape Drywall Joints: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Tape Drywall Joints in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $1.37 to $1.65 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Tape Drywall Joints in Boston, Massachusetts
$1.37 – $1.65
per linear ftPrices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for tape drywall joints.
National average: $1.25 – $1.51 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$1.37 – $1.65 per linear ft
Paper tape with embedding coat plus two feathered finish coats, corners and screw heads covered, sanded to a Level 4 finish ready for paint
Premium
$1.71 – $2.07 per linear ft
Paper tape in setting-type compound, three finish coats feathered extra wide, sanded smooth and checked under raking light, Level 4
Cost Breakdown in Boston
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.56 – $0.68 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.56 – $0.67 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.15 – $0.18 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.10 – $0.12 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Boston, Massachusetts
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($0.56-$0.68 per linear foot)
- Labor ($0.44-$0.53 per linear foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.25-$1.51 per linear foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($1.25-$1.51 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 Tape Drywall Joints, 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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