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Jackson, MS · 606,000 people
Interior painting cost in Jackson, MS
Most homeowners pay $2,050 – $3,450 (mid-range, typical $2,650, before sales tax), 12% below the national average and 2% above the Mississippi average.
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Price levels in Jackson, MS
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,500 $1,200 – $1,950 | $1,264 | $255 |
| Mid-range | $2,650 $2,050 – $3,450 | $2,209 | $427 |
| Premium | $5,650 $4,400 – $7,350 | $5,123 | $518 |
Why prices in Jackson, MS are different
Labor is about 84% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Jackson, MS area cost about 14% 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 12% below the national figure and 2% above the Mississippi average.
Jackson, MS ranks 101 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 Jackson, MS?
A mid-range job typically costs $2,650 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $2,050 – $3,450. Basic is about $1,500 and premium about $5,650.
Is interior painting more expensive in Jackson, MS than elsewhere in Mississippi?
Jackson, MS: 2% above the Mississippi average of $2,600. Labor is about 84% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Jackson, MS area cost about 14% 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 12% below the national figure and 2% above the Mississippi average.
How does Jackson, MS compare with other large metros?
Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Jackson, MS ranks 101 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $3,000.
How much of the price is labor in Jackson, MS?
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 cities.
Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.