Basic
$4.91 – $12 per sq ft
Sanded cement grout in a standard color, joints fully packed, tooled and cleaned with haze removed

Install Grout: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Grout in New York, New York typically costs $5.78 to $14 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in New York are 18.0% higher than the national average for install grout.
National average: $5 – $12 per sq ft
$4.91 – $12 per sq ft
Sanded cement grout in a standard color, joints fully packed, tooled and cleaned with haze removed
$5.78 – $14 per sq ft
Polymer-modified cement grout in a chosen color, joints packed and tooled, haze removed, penetrating sealer applied after cure
$7.23 – $17 per sq ft
Stain-resistant premixed urethane grout in a chosen color, joints packed and tooled, haze removed, no sealing needed
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.48 – $5.94 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.21 – $5.29 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.66 – $1.58 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.44 – $1.06 | sq ft |
Freshly grouted white tile walls and tub surround in a bathroom
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Find a pro to do thisLabor costs in New York run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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