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Interior painting cost in Maine
Most homeowners pay $2,550 – $4,200 (mid-range, typical $3,250, before sales tax), 8% above the national average.
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Price levels in Maine
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,900 $1,450 – $2,450 | $1,620 | $255 |
| Mid-range | $3,250 $2,550 – $4,200 | $2,815 | $427 |
| Premium | $7,050 $5,500 – $9,200 | $6,555 | $518 |
Why prices in Maine are different
Labour makes up about 87% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Maine cost about 10% 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 8% above the national figure.
Maine ranks 14 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $1,950 | $3,400 | $7,450 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $1,700 | $2,950 | $6,350 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $1,700 | $2,950 | $6,350 |
| Bangor, ME | $1,650 | $2,900 | $6,250 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $1,650 | $2,900 | $6,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does interior painting cost in Maine?
A mid-range job typically costs $3,250 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $2,550 and $4,200. A basic job is about $1,900 and a premium one about $7,050.
Is interior painting more expensive in Maine than the national average?
Maine: 8% above the national average. Labour makes up about 87% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Maine cost about 10% 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 8% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Maine?
About 87% 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 Maine is it most expensive?
Portland-South Portland, ME is the most expensive area at about $3,400 for a mid-range job, and Lewiston-Auburn, ME the least expensive at about $2,900.