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Interior painting cost in Delaware
Most homeowners pay $2,500 – $4,150 (mid-range, typical $3,200, before sales tax), 7% above the national average.
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Price levels in Delaware
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,850 $1,450 – $2,400 | $1,596 | $255 |
| Mid-range | $3,200 $2,500 – $4,150 | $2,772 | $427 |
| Premium | $7,000 $5,450 – $9,050 | $6,457 | $518 |
Why prices in Delaware are different
Labour makes up about 87% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Delaware cost about 8% 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 7% above the national figure.
Delaware ranks 18 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | $1,700 | $3,000 | $6,450 |
| Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area | $1,750 | $3,000 | $6,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does interior painting cost in Delaware?
A mid-range job typically costs $3,200 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $2,500 and $4,150. A basic job is about $1,850 and a premium one about $7,000.
Is interior painting more expensive in Delaware than the national average?
Delaware: 7% above the national average. Labour makes up about 87% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Delaware cost about 8% 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 7% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Delaware?
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 regions.
Where in Delaware is it most expensive?
Dover, DE is the most expensive area at about $3,000 for a mid-range job, and Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $3,000.