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Interior painting cost in Missouri
Most homeowners pay $2,700 – $4,500 (mid-range, typical $3,450, before sales tax), 15% above the national average.
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Price levels in Missouri
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,950 $1,550 – $2,550 | $1,712 | $255 |
| Mid-range | $3,450 $2,700 – $4,500 | $3,037 | $427 |
| Premium | $7,500 $5,850 – $9,750 | $6,977 | $518 |
Why prices in Missouri are different
Labour makes up about 88% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Missouri cost about 18% 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 15% above the national figure.
Missouri ranks 11 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $2,100 | $3,750 | $8,050 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $2,000 | $3,500 | $7,600 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $1,900 | $3,400 | $7,350 |
| Columbia, MO | $1,750 | $3,150 | $6,700 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $1,800 | $3,150 | $6,750 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $1,800 | $3,150 | $6,800 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $1,750 | $3,100 | $6,650 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $1,750 | $3,050 | $6,500 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $1,700 | $3,000 | $6,450 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $1,650 | $2,950 | $6,300 |
| Springfield, MO | $1,650 | $2,950 | $6,300 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $1,650 | $2,900 | $6,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does interior painting cost in Missouri?
A mid-range job typically costs $3,450 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $2,700 and $4,500. A basic job is about $1,950 and a premium one about $7,500.
Is interior painting more expensive in Missouri than the national average?
Missouri: 15% above the national average. Labour makes up about 88% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Missouri cost about 18% 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 15% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Missouri?
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 Missouri is it most expensive?
St. Louis, MO-IL is the most expensive area at about $3,750 for a mid-range job, and Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $2,900.