Painting Costs in 2026
Average cost: $1,500 – $8,000 — based on BLS hourly wage data for Painters, Construction and Maintenance (47-2141).
National Average $3,500
Low End $1,500
High End $8,000
BLS Median Wage $21.87/hr
House painting costs depend on interior vs. exterior, square footage, and number of coats. Interior painting averages $1,500-$4,000 for a typical 3-bedroom home. Exterior painting ranges from $3,000-$8,000 depending on home size and prep work needed.
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Painting Costs by State
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Alabama $3,640 Alaska $5,881 Arizona $1,360 Arkansas $3,563 California $1,580 Colorado $1,470 Connecticut $5,826 Delaware $5,095 Florida $1,370 Georgia $1,350 Hawaii $6,202 Idaho $4,382 Illinois $1,430 Indiana $1,290 Iowa $4,158 Kansas $4,246 Kentucky $3,957 Louisiana $3,783 Maine $4,770 Maryland $1,480 Massachusetts $1,530 Michigan $1,350 Minnesota $1,410 Mississippi $3,775 Missouri $1,310 Montana $4,544 Nebraska $4,190 Nevada $1,430 New Hampshire $5,128 New Jersey $5,877 New Mexico $4,353 New York $6,084 North Carolina $1,330 North Dakota $3,842 Ohio $1,320 Oklahoma $3,863 Oregon $1,450 Pennsylvania $1,400 Rhode Island $5,730 South Carolina $3,732 South Dakota $3,660 Tennessee $1,320 Texas $1,360 Utah $4,313 Vermont $5,314 Virginia $4,924 Washington $1,510 West Virginia $3,813 Wisconsin $4,454 Wyoming $3,723 Top Painting Brands
Sherwin-Williams
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Reviewed by
Alex Johnson, P.E.
Mechanical Engineer • 15+ Years Home Repair Experience • Licensed Contractor
All cost data on this page has been verified against BLS and Census Bureau records. See our methodology →
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