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Interior painting cost in Massachusetts
Most homeowners pay $2,850 – $4,750 (mid-range, typical $3,650, before sales tax), 22% above the national average.
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Price levels in Massachusetts
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $2,050 $1,600 – $2,650 | $1,792 | $255 |
| Mid-range | $3,650 $2,850 – $4,750 | $3,211 | $427 |
| Premium | $7,850 $6,100 – $10,200 | $7,328 | $518 |
Why prices in Massachusetts are different
Labour makes up about 88% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Massachusetts cost about 25% 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 22% above the national figure.
Massachusetts ranks 4 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $2,050 | $3,650 | $7,850 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $1,950 | $3,500 | $7,550 |
| Worcester, MA | $1,950 | $3,500 | $7,500 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $1,950 | $3,450 | $7,400 |
| Springfield, MA | $1,900 | $3,400 | $7,250 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $1,900 | $3,350 | $7,200 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $1,800 | $3,150 | $6,750 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does interior painting cost in Massachusetts?
A mid-range job typically costs $3,650 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $2,850 and $4,750. A basic job is about $2,050 and a premium one about $7,850.
Is interior painting more expensive in Massachusetts than the national average?
Massachusetts: 22% above the national average. Labour makes up about 88% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Massachusetts cost about 25% 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 22% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Massachusetts?
About 88% 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 Massachusetts is it most expensive?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH is the most expensive area at about $3,650 for a mid-range job, and Pittsfield, MA the least expensive at about $3,150.