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.
Painting Costs by State
Select your state to see city-level pricing data:
New York $1,540 California $1,580 Illinois $1,430 Texas $1,360 Florida $1,370 Pennsylvania $1,400 Georgia $1,350 Massachusetts $1,530 Arizona $1,360 Michigan $1,350 Washington $1,510 Minnesota $1,410 Colorado $1,470 Missouri $1,310 Maryland $1,480 North Carolina $1,330 Oregon $1,450 Nevada $1,430 Ohio $1,320 Indiana $1,290 Tennessee $1,320
Top Painting Brands
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Behr
