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Interior painting cost in Illinois
Most homeowners pay $2,850 – $5,500 (mid-range, typical $3,650, before sales tax), 22% above the national average.
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Price levels in Illinois
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $2,100 $1,600 – $3,100 | $1,827 | $255 |
| Mid-range | $3,650 $2,850 – $5,500 | $3,242 | $427 |
| Premium | $7,950 $6,200 – $12,100 | $7,445 | $518 |
Why prices in Illinois are different
Labour makes up about 88% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Illinois cost about 26% 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 22% above the national figure.
Illinois ranks 3 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $2,500 | $4,250 | $9,500 |
| Rockford, IL | $2,250 | $3,900 | $8,650 |
| Peoria, IL | $2,150 | $3,800 | $8,300 |
| Springfield, IL | $2,150 | $3,750 | $8,200 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $2,100 | $3,700 | $8,000 |
| Kankakee, IL | $2,000 | $3,500 | $7,650 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $1,950 | $3,450 | $7,400 |
| Decatur, IL | $1,850 | $3,350 | $7,100 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $1,850 | $3,300 | $7,100 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $1,850 | $3,300 | $7,000 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $1,900 | $3,300 | $7,100 |
| Bloomington, IL | $1,800 | $3,250 | $6,950 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does interior painting cost in Illinois?
A mid-range job typically costs $3,650 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $2,850 and $5,500. A basic job is about $2,100 and a premium one about $7,950.
Is interior painting more expensive in Illinois than the national average?
Illinois: 22% above the national average. Labour makes up about 88% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Illinois cost about 26% 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 22% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Illinois?
About 88% 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 Illinois is it most expensive?
Champaign-Urbana, IL is the most expensive area at about $4,250 for a mid-range job, and Bloomington, IL the least expensive at about $3,250.