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Interior painting cost in Colorado
Most homeowners pay $2,450 – $4,050 (mid-range, typical $3,100, before sales tax), 3% above the national average.
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Price levels in Colorado
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,800 $1,400 – $2,300 | $1,525 | $255 |
| Mid-range | $3,100 $2,450 – $4,050 | $2,683 | $427 |
| Premium | $6,700 $5,250 – $8,750 | $6,196 | $518 |
Why prices in Colorado are different
Labour makes up about 86% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Colorado cost about 5% more 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 3% above the national figure.
Colorado ranks 22 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,900 | $3,250 | $7,100 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $1,800 | $3,150 | $6,800 |
| Boulder, CO | $1,800 | $3,100 | $6,700 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $1,750 | $3,050 | $6,600 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $1,700 | $3,000 | $6,400 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $1,700 | $2,950 | $6,300 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $1,700 | $2,950 | $6,400 |
| Greeley, CO | $1,700 | $2,950 | $6,350 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $1,700 | $2,950 | $6,350 |
| Pueblo, CO | $1,650 | $2,900 | $6,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does interior painting cost in Colorado?
A mid-range job typically costs $3,100 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $2,450 and $4,050. A basic job is about $1,800 and a premium one about $6,700.
Is interior painting more expensive in Colorado than the national average?
Colorado: 3% above the national average. Labour makes up about 86% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Colorado cost about 5% more 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 3% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Colorado?
About 86% 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 Colorado is it most expensive?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO is the most expensive area at about $3,250 for a mid-range job, and Pueblo, CO the least expensive at about $2,900.