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Albuquerque, NM · 926,000 people
Interior painting cost in Albuquerque, NM
Most homeowners pay $2,150 – $3,550 (mid-range, typical $2,750, before sales tax), 8% below the national average and 2% above the New Mexico average.
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Price levels in Albuquerque, NM
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,550 $1,200 – $2,050 | $1,314 | $255 |
| Mid-range | $2,750 $2,150 – $3,550 | $2,305 | $427 |
| Premium | $5,850 $4,550 – $7,600 | $5,333 | $518 |
Why prices in Albuquerque, NM are different
Labor is about 84% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Albuquerque, NM area cost about 10% 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 8% below the national figure and 2% above the New Mexico average.
Albuquerque, NM ranks 88 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 Albuquerque, NM?
A mid-range job typically costs $2,750 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $2,150 – $3,550. Basic is about $1,550 and premium about $5,850.
Is interior painting more expensive in Albuquerque, NM than elsewhere in New Mexico?
Albuquerque, NM: 2% above the New Mexico average of $2,700. Labor is about 84% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Albuquerque, NM area cost about 10% 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 8% below the national figure and 2% above the New Mexico average.
How does Albuquerque, NM compare with other large metros?
Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Albuquerque, NM ranks 88 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $3,000.
How much of the price is labor in Albuquerque, NM?
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.