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Interior painting cost in District of Columbia

Most homeowners pay $2,600 – $4,350 (mid-range, typical $3,350, before sales tax), 12% above the national average.

Most homeowners pay

$2,600 – $4,350District of Columbia · 861 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $3,350
Labour $2,915Materials $427Work hours: 95.1

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Price levels in District of Columbia

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$1,900
$1,500 – $2,500
$1,667$255
Mid-range$3,350
$2,600 – $4,350
$2,915$427
Premium$7,300
$5,700 – $9,450
$6,761$518

Why prices in District of Columbia are different

Labour makes up about 87% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in District of Columbia cost about 14% 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 12% above the national figure.

District of Columbia ranks 12 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does interior painting cost in District of Columbia?

A mid-range job typically costs $3,350 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $2,600 and $4,350. A basic job is about $1,900 and a premium one about $7,300.

Is interior painting more expensive in District of Columbia than the national average?

District of Columbia: 12% above the national average. Labour makes up about 87% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in District of Columbia cost about 14% 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 12% above the national figure.

How much of the price is labour in District of Columbia?

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.

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