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Tucson, AZ · 1.1 million people
Interior painting cost in Tucson, AZ
Most homeowners pay $2,200 – $3,650 (mid-range, typical $2,800, before sales tax), 7% below the national average and 5% below the Arizona average.
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Price levels in Tucson, AZ
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,600 $1,250 – $2,100 | $1,348 | $255 |
| Mid-range | $2,800 $2,200 – $3,650 | $2,393 | $427 |
| Premium | $6,000 $4,700 – $7,800 | $5,493 | $518 |
Why prices in Tucson, AZ are different
Labor is about 85% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Tucson, AZ area cost about 7% less than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 7% below the national figure and 5% below the Arizona average.
Tucson, AZ ranks 81 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.
Other metro areas in Arizona
| Interior painting cost in Phoenix, AZ | $2,950 |
| Tucson, AZ | $2,800 |
| Arizona average | $2,950 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does interior painting cost in Tucson, AZ?
A mid-range job typically costs $2,800 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $2,200 – $3,650. Basic is about $1,600 and premium about $6,000.
Is interior painting more expensive in Tucson, AZ than elsewhere in Arizona?
Tucson, AZ: 5% below the Arizona average of $2,950. Labor is about 85% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Tucson, AZ area cost about 7% less than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 7% below the national figure and 5% below the Arizona average.
How does Tucson, AZ compare with other large metros?
Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Tucson, AZ ranks 81 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $3,000.
How much of the price is labor in Tucson, AZ?
About 85% at the mid-range level, around 95 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between cities.
Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.