Basic
$58 – $133 each
24 in. polished chrome zinc-alloy towel bar with two exposed posts, screwed into wall anchors
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How Much Does Towel Bar Cost in Washington, District of Columbia?
Install one bathroom towel bar (bar supplied, mounted into studs or anchors on drywall or tile) by a handyman.
Towel Bar in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $68 to $157 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Towel Bar in Washington, District of Columbia
$68 – $157
eachPrices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for towel bar.
National average: $65 – $150 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$68 – $157 each
24 in. brushed nickel solid-brass towel bar, set into toggle anchors, tile drilled with a diamond bit if needed
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$85 – $196 each
24 in. solid-brass towel bar in matte black with concealed set-screw posts, set into toggle anchors
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Cost Breakdown in Washington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $30 – $70 | each |
| Labor | labor | $24 – $55 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $8.19 – $19 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $5.46 – $13 | each |
Prices adjusted for Washington local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Washington, District of Columbia
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($29.00-$67.00 per unit)
- Labor ($23.00-$53.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($7.80-$18.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($5.20-$12.00 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs4.0% above avg
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- HandymanQuote: Towel bar installation cost, handymanquote.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- CountBricks: Towel bar installation cost, 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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