Basic
$4.59 – $11 per sq ft
White 15/16 in. T-bar grid with 2x4 square-edge lay-in mineral fiber tiles in a fissured texture
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How Much Does Suspended Ceiling Cost in Jackson, Mississippi?
New suspended (drop) ceiling: hung T-bar grid with standard mineral fiber tiles installed in a basement or room, per square foot of ceiling.
Suspended Ceiling in Jackson, Mississippi typically costs $5.40 to $13 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Suspended Ceiling in Jackson, Mississippi
$5.40 – $13
per sq ftPrices in Jackson are 12.0% lower than the national average for suspended ceiling.
National average: $6 – $14 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$5.40 – $13 per sq ft
White 15/16 in. grid with 2x2 square-edge sag-resistant mineral fiber tiles in a fine fissured texture
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$6.75 – $16 per sq ft
15/16 in. grid with 2x2 tegular-edge mineral fiber tiles in a smooth fine texture with higher sound absorption
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Cost Breakdown in Jackson
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.59 – $6.05 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.66 – $3.87 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.69 – $1.61 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.46 – $1.08 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Jackson local market conditions.
Suspended Ceiling photo examples
Suspended T-bar ceiling with mineral fiber tiles and fluorescent light fixtures
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Find a pro to do thisDrop ceiling with square tiles, recessed lights and a round speaker
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Find a pro to do thisMetal T-bar ceiling grid hung before the tiles are installed
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Cost Factors in Jackson, Mississippi
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($2.70-$6.30 per square foot)
- Labor ($2.10-$4.90 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.72-$1.68 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.48-$1.12 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs4.0% below avg
Labor costs21.0% below avg
Material costs in Jackson run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- New York Soundproofing: Drop ceiling installation cost, newyorksoundproofing.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Design Transition Studio: Drop ceiling cost per square foot 2026, designtransitionstudio.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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