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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.

Most homeowners pay

$2,150 – $3,550Albuquerque, NM · 861 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $2,750
Labour $2,305Materials $427Work hours: 95.1

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Price levels in Albuquerque, NM

TypicalLabourMaterials
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.

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