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Interior painting cost in Idaho
Most homeowners pay $2,250 – $3,750 (mid-range, typical $2,850, before sales tax), 5% below the national average.
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Price levels in Idaho
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,600 $1,250 – $2,100 | $1,368 | $255 |
| Mid-range | $2,850 $2,250 – $3,750 | $2,440 | $427 |
| Premium | $6,100 $4,750 – $7,950 | $5,586 | $518 |
Why prices in Idaho are different
Labour makes up about 85% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Idaho cost about 5% less 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 5% below the national figure.
Idaho ranks 37 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $1,700 | $3,000 | $6,400 |
| Boise City, ID | $1,650 | $2,900 | $6,200 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $1,600 | $2,850 | $6,000 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $1,600 | $2,850 | $6,100 |
| Pocatello, ID | $1,600 | $2,850 | $6,050 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $1,550 | $2,800 | $5,900 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $1,550 | $2,750 | $5,850 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $1,500 | $2,650 | $5,650 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does interior painting cost in Idaho?
A mid-range job typically costs $2,850 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $2,250 and $3,750. A basic job is about $1,600 and a premium one about $6,100.
Is interior painting more expensive in Idaho than the national average?
Idaho: 5% below the national average. Labour makes up about 85% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Idaho cost about 5% less 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 5% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Idaho?
About 85% 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 Idaho is it most expensive?
Coeur d'Alene, ID is the most expensive area at about $3,000 for a mid-range job, and Twin Falls, ID the least expensive at about $2,650.