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Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV · 6.4 million people
Interior painting cost in Washington, DC
Most homeowners pay $2,350 – $3,950 (mid-range, typical $3,050, before sales tax), 2% above the national average and 9% below the District of Columbia average.
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Price levels in Washington, DC
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,750 $1,350 – $2,250 | $1,476 | $255 |
| Mid-range | $3,050 $2,350 – $3,950 | $2,606 | $427 |
| Premium | $6,500 $5,100 – $8,500 | $6,004 | $518 |
Why prices in Washington, DC are different
Labor is about 86% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Washington, DC area cost about 2% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 2% above the national figure and 9% below the District of Columbia average.
Washington, DC ranks 48 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does interior painting cost in Washington, DC?
A mid-range job typically costs $3,050 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $2,350 – $3,950. Basic is about $1,750 and premium about $6,500.
Is interior painting more expensive in Washington, DC than elsewhere in District of Columbia?
Washington, DC: 9% below the District of Columbia average of $3,350. Labor is about 86% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Washington, DC area cost about 2% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 2% above the national figure and 9% below the District of Columbia average.
How does Washington, DC compare with other large metros?
Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Washington, DC ranks 48 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $3,000.
How much of the price is labor in Washington, DC?
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 cities.
Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.