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Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD · 2.9 million people

Interior painting cost in Baltimore, MD

Most homeowners pay $2,300 – $3,850 (mid-range, typical $2,950, before sales tax), 2% below the national average and 2% below the Maryland average.

Most homeowners pay

$2,300 – $3,850Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD · 861 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $2,950
Labour $2,527Materials $427Work hours: 95.1

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Price levels in Baltimore, MD

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$1,700
$1,300 – $2,200
$1,429$255
Mid-range$2,950
$2,300 – $3,850
$2,527$427
Premium$6,350
$4,950 – $8,250
$5,817$518

Why prices in Baltimore, MD are different

Labor is about 86% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Baltimore, MD area cost about 2% 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% below the Maryland average.

Baltimore, MD ranks 59 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 Baltimore, MD?

A mid-range job typically costs $2,950 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $2,300 – $3,850. Basic is about $1,700 and premium about $6,350.

Is interior painting more expensive in Baltimore, MD than elsewhere in Maryland?

Baltimore, MD: 2% below the Maryland average of $3,000. Labor is about 86% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Baltimore, MD area cost about 2% 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% below the Maryland average.

How does Baltimore, MD compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Baltimore, MD ranks 59 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $3,000.

How much of the price is labor in Baltimore, MD?

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 cities.

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

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