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Lexington-Fayette, KY · 533,000 people

Interior painting cost in Lexington, KY

Most homeowners pay $2,300 – $3,800 (mid-range, typical $2,950, before sales tax), 2% below the national average and 2% above the Kentucky average.

Most homeowners pay

$2,300 – $3,800Lexington-Fayette, KY · 861 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $2,950
Labour $2,500Materials $427Work hours: 95.1

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Price levels in Lexington, KY

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$1,650
$1,300 – $2,150
$1,412$255
Mid-range$2,950
$2,300 – $3,800
$2,500$427
Premium$6,250
$4,900 – $8,150
$5,749$518

Why prices in Lexington, KY are different

Labor is about 85% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Lexington, KY area cost about 3% less 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% below the national figure and 2% above the Kentucky average.

Lexington, KY ranks 63 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 Lexington, KY?

A mid-range job typically costs $2,950 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $2,300 – $3,800. Basic is about $1,650 and premium about $6,250.

Is interior painting more expensive in Lexington, KY than elsewhere in Kentucky?

Lexington, KY: 2% above the Kentucky average of $2,900. Labor is about 85% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Lexington, KY area cost about 3% less 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% below the national figure and 2% above the Kentucky average.

How does Lexington, KY compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Lexington, KY ranks 63 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $3,000.

How much of the price is labor in Lexington, KY?

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 cities.

Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.

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