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Fresno, CA · 1.2 million people

Interior painting cost in Fresno, CA

Most homeowners pay $2,550 – $4,300 (mid-range, typical $3,300, before sales tax), 10% above the national average and 8% below the California average.

Most homeowners pay

$2,550 – $4,300Fresno, CA · 861 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $3,300
Labour $2,865Materials $427Work hours: 95.1

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Price levels in Fresno, CA

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$1,850
$1,450 – $2,400
$1,607$255
Mid-range$3,300
$2,550 – $4,300
$2,865$427
Premium$7,100
$5,500 – $9,200
$6,559$518

Why prices in Fresno, CA are different

Labor is about 87% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Fresno, CA area cost about 12% more 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 10% above the national figure and 8% below the California average.

Fresno, CA ranks 29 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does interior painting cost in Fresno, CA?

A mid-range job typically costs $3,300 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $2,550 – $4,300. Basic is about $1,850 and premium about $7,100.

Is interior painting more expensive in Fresno, CA than elsewhere in California?

Fresno, CA: 8% below the California average of $3,600. Labor is about 87% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Fresno, CA area cost about 12% more 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 10% above the national figure and 8% below the California average.

How does Fresno, CA compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Fresno, CA ranks 29 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $3,000.

How much of the price is labor in Fresno, CA?

About 87% 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.

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