Basic
$3.83 – $6.28 per sq ft
2x4 studs at 16 in. on center with bottom plate, double top plate and headers at openings, standard nailing, ready for wall finish
How Much Does Frame Wall Cost in Portland, Oregon?
Frame Wall: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Frame Wall in Portland, Oregon typically costs $4.50 to $7.39 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Frame Wall in Portland, Oregon
$4.50 – $7.39
per sq ftPrices in Portland are 15.0% higher than the national average for frame wall.
National average: $4.02 – $6.60 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$4.50 – $7.39 per sq ft
2x4 studs at 16 in. on center, double top plate, headers at openings, corners and tees backed for drywall, nailed to schedule
Premium
$5.63 – $9.24 per sq ft
Selected kiln-dried 2x4 studs at 16 in., double top plate, insulated headers, insulation-friendly corners and blocking for fixtures
Cost Breakdown in Portland
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.90 – $3.12 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.76 – $2.89 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.50 – $0.83 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.34 – $0.56 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Portland local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Portland, Oregon
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($1.81-$2.97 per square foot)
- Labor ($1.41-$2.31 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($4.02-$6.60 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($4.02-$6.60 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs25.0% above avg
Labor costs in Portland 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 Frame Wall, 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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