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Interior painting cost in Mississippi
Most homeowners pay $2,050 – $3,400 (mid-range, typical $2,600, before sales tax), 13% below the national average.
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Price levels in Mississippi
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,500 $1,200 – $1,950 | $1,256 | $255 |
| Mid-range | $2,600 $2,050 – $3,400 | $2,196 | $427 |
| Premium | $5,600 $4,400 – $7,300 | $5,093 | $518 |
Why prices in Mississippi are different
Labour makes up about 84% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Mississippi cost about 14% less 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 13% below the national figure.
Mississippi ranks 50 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $1,550 | $2,750 | $5,850 |
| Jackson, MS | $1,500 | $2,650 | $5,650 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $1,500 | $2,600 | $5,550 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $1,400 | $2,450 | $5,200 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $1,400 | $2,450 | $5,100 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $1,400 | $2,450 | $5,150 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $1,350 | $2,400 | $5,050 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does interior painting cost in Mississippi?
A mid-range job typically costs $2,600 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $2,050 and $3,400. A basic job is about $1,500 and a premium one about $5,600.
Is interior painting more expensive in Mississippi than the national average?
Mississippi: 13% below the national average. Labour makes up about 84% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Mississippi cost about 14% less 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 13% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Mississippi?
About 84% 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 Mississippi is it most expensive?
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS is the most expensive area at about $2,750 for a mid-range job, and West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $2,400.