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Interior painting cost in Minnesota
Most homeowners pay $2,750 – $4,600 (mid-range, typical $3,550, before sales tax), 18% above the national average.
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Price levels in Minnesota
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $2,000 $1,550 – $2,600 | $1,751 | $255 |
| Mid-range | $3,550 $2,750 – $4,600 | $3,123 | $427 |
| Premium | $7,650 $6,000 – $9,950 | $7,147 | $518 |
Why prices in Minnesota are different
Labour makes up about 88% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Minnesota cost about 22% 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 18% above the national figure.
Minnesota ranks 8 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $2,100 | $3,700 | $8,000 |
| Rochester, MN | $2,050 | $3,600 | $7,800 |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $2,000 | $3,500 | $7,550 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $1,900 | $3,350 | $7,200 |
| Mankato, MN | $1,800 | $3,250 | $6,850 |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $1,800 | $3,200 | $6,850 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $1,800 | $3,200 | $6,800 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $1,750 | $3,150 | $6,650 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $1,750 | $3,100 | $6,550 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does interior painting cost in Minnesota?
A mid-range job typically costs $3,550 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $2,750 and $4,600. A basic job is about $2,000 and a premium one about $7,650.
Is interior painting more expensive in Minnesota than the national average?
Minnesota: 18% above the national average. Labour makes up about 88% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Minnesota cost about 22% 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 18% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Minnesota?
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 Minnesota is it most expensive?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI is the most expensive area at about $3,700 for a mid-range job, and Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $3,100.