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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.
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Price levels in District of Columbia
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.