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St. Paul drywall installation pricing per square foot

Drywall Installation cost per square foot in St. Paul, Minnesota in 2026.

Low

$1,600

Average

$2,650

High

$3,700

St. Paul crews quote about $2 – $4 per square foot.

Multiply local unit rates by your real measurements.

What drives drywall installation prices in St. Paul

Local labor, permitting and climate move St. Paul prices away from the national average.

Labor market

Licensed trade labor in St. Paul runs about 106% of the national average, and the best crews book out fastest in spring and early summer.

Permits

Most St. Paul, MN projects that change structure, electrical, plumbing or mechanical systems need a permit from the local building department; cosmetic work usually does not.

Climate

Minnesota weather drives material choices here, so ask contractors what they install most often in St. Paul and why.

St. Paul unit pricing by material

Hang only$2 – $2
Hang, tape and finish (Level 4)$2 – $3
Level 5 smooth finish$3 – $4
Moisture / fire-rated assemblies$4 – $5

Ways to lower your St. Paul price

  • Order board delivered to the room to avoid carry charges.
  • Accept a Level 4 finish unless walls take raking light.
  • Collect three written bids on an identical scope — spreads of 20–40% are normal.
  • Book in the off-season and stay flexible on the start date to save 5–15%.
  • Bundle nearby work into one mobilization so you only pay setup and travel once.
  • Ask what the contractor would change to cut 10% without hurting durability.

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