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Interior painting cost in Kentucky
Most homeowners pay $2,300 – $3,800 (mid-range, typical $2,900, before sales tax), 3% below the national average.
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Price levels in Kentucky
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,650 $1,300 – $2,150 | $1,411 | $255 |
| Mid-range | $2,900 $2,300 – $3,800 | $2,495 | $427 |
| Premium | $6,250 $4,900 – $8,150 | $5,744 | $518 |
Why prices in Kentucky are different
Labour makes up about 85% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Kentucky cost about 3% 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 3% below the national figure.
Kentucky ranks 32 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $1,700 | $3,000 | $6,400 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $1,700 | $2,950 | $6,400 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $1,650 | $2,950 | $6,250 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $1,650 | $2,900 | $6,200 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $1,650 | $2,900 | $6,150 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $1,600 | $2,850 | $6,050 |
| Owensboro, KY | $1,600 | $2,800 | $6,000 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $1,600 | $2,750 | $5,900 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $1,500 | $2,650 | $5,650 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $1,500 | $2,600 | $5,550 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does interior painting cost in Kentucky?
A mid-range job typically costs $2,900 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $2,300 and $3,800. A basic job is about $1,650 and a premium one about $6,250.
Is interior painting more expensive in Kentucky than the national average?
Kentucky: 3% below the national average. Labour makes up about 85% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Kentucky cost about 3% 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 3% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Kentucky?
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 Kentucky is it most expensive?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is the most expensive area at about $3,000 for a mid-range job, and Bowling Green, KY the least expensive at about $2,600.