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Interior painting cost in Arkansas
Most homeowners pay $1,950 – $3,250 (mid-range, typical $2,500, before sales tax), 17% below the national average.
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Price levels in Arkansas
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,450 $1,100 – $1,850 | $1,171 | $255 |
| Mid-range | $2,500 $1,950 – $3,250 | $2,067 | $427 |
| Premium | $5,300 $4,100 – $6,850 | $4,763 | $518 |
Why prices in Arkansas are different
Labour makes up about 83% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Arkansas cost about 19% less than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 17% below the national figure.
Arkansas ranks 51 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $1,500 | $2,600 | $5,550 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $1,500 | $2,600 | $5,500 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $1,450 | $2,550 | $5,350 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $1,450 | $2,500 | $5,300 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $1,450 | $2,500 | $5,300 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $1,450 | $2,500 | $5,300 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $1,400 | $2,500 | $5,250 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $1,400 | $2,450 | $5,200 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $1,400 | $2,400 | $5,150 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does interior painting cost in Arkansas?
A mid-range job typically costs $2,500 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $1,950 and $3,250. A basic job is about $1,450 and a premium one about $5,300.
Is interior painting more expensive in Arkansas than the national average?
Arkansas: 17% below the national average. Labour makes up about 83% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Arkansas cost about 19% less than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 17% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Arkansas?
About 83% 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 regions.
Where in Arkansas is it most expensive?
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR is the most expensive area at about $2,600 for a mid-range job, and Hot Springs, AR the least expensive at about $2,400.