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Interior painting cost in Iowa
Most homeowners pay $2,350 – $3,950 (mid-range, typical $3,050, before sales tax), 2% above the national average.
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Price levels in Iowa
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,750 $1,350 – $2,250 | $1,473 | $255 |
| Mid-range | $3,050 $2,350 – $3,950 | $2,610 | $427 |
| Premium | $6,500 $5,100 – $8,450 | $6,001 | $518 |
Why prices in Iowa are different
Labour makes up about 86% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Iowa cost about 2% 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 2% above the national figure.
Iowa ranks 27 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $1,950 | $3,400 | $7,400 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $1,900 | $3,300 | $7,150 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $1,850 | $3,200 | $6,950 |
| Dubuque, IA | $1,700 | $3,000 | $6,400 |
| Ames, IA | $1,650 | $2,950 | $6,250 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $1,650 | $2,950 | $6,300 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $1,700 | $2,950 | $6,300 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $1,700 | $2,950 | $6,350 |
| Iowa City, IA | $1,650 | $2,900 | $6,150 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $1,650 | $2,900 | $6,150 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $1,650 | $2,900 | $6,150 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $1,650 | $2,900 | $6,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does interior painting cost in Iowa?
A mid-range job typically costs $3,050 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $2,350 and $3,950. A basic job is about $1,750 and a premium one about $6,500.
Is interior painting more expensive in Iowa than the national average?
Iowa: 2% above the national average. Labour makes up about 86% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Iowa cost about 2% 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 2% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Iowa?
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 regions.
Where in Iowa is it most expensive?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL is the most expensive area at about $3,400 for a mid-range job, and Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $2,900.