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Interior painting cost in Connecticut
Most homeowners pay $2,750 – $4,600 (mid-range, typical $3,550, before sales tax), 18% above the national average.
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Price levels in Connecticut
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $2,000 $1,550 – $2,600 | $1,749 | $255 |
| Mid-range | $3,550 $2,750 – $4,600 | $3,104 | $427 |
| Premium | $7,650 $5,950 – $9,950 | $7,127 | $518 |
Why prices in Connecticut are different
Labour makes up about 88% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Connecticut cost about 21% 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 18% above the national figure.
Connecticut ranks 7 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $2,050 | $3,600 | $7,750 |
| New Haven, CT | $2,050 | $3,600 | $7,750 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $2,000 | $3,500 | $7,550 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $1,950 | $3,400 | $7,350 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $1,950 | $3,350 | $7,300 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $1,850 | $3,300 | $7,050 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does interior painting cost in Connecticut?
A mid-range job typically costs $3,550 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $2,750 and $4,600. A basic job is about $2,000 and a premium one about $7,650.
Is interior painting more expensive in Connecticut than the national average?
Connecticut: 18% above the national average. Labour makes up about 88% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Connecticut cost about 21% 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 18% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Connecticut?
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 regions.
Where in Connecticut is it most expensive?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT is the most expensive area at about $3,600 for a mid-range job, and Connecticut nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $3,300.