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Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA · 2.5 million people

Interior painting cost in Sacramento, CA

Most homeowners pay $2,800 – $4,700 (mid-range, typical $3,600, before sales tax), 20% above the national average and in line with the California average.

Most homeowners pay

$2,800 – $4,700Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA · 861 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $3,600
Labour $3,191Materials $427Work hours: 95.1

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Price levels in Sacramento, CA

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$2,050
$1,600 – $2,650
$1,794$255
Mid-range$3,600
$2,800 – $4,700
$3,191$427
Premium$7,850
$6,100 – $10,200
$7,316$518

Why prices in Sacramento, CA are different

Labor is about 88% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Sacramento, CA area cost about 24% 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 20% above the national figure and in line with the California average.

Sacramento, CA ranks 10 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 Sacramento, CA?

A mid-range job typically costs $3,600 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $2,800 – $4,700. Basic is about $2,050 and premium about $7,850.

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

Sacramento, CA: in line with the California average of $3,600. Labor is about 88% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Sacramento, CA area cost about 24% 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 20% above the national figure and in line with the California average.

How does Sacramento, CA compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Sacramento, CA ranks 10 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $3,000.

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

About 88% 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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