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Interior painting cost in Ohio
Most homeowners pay $2,500 – $4,200 (mid-range, typical $3,250, before sales tax), 8% above the national average.
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Price levels in Ohio
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,800 $1,400 – $2,350 | $1,560 | $255 |
| Mid-range | $3,250 $2,500 – $4,200 | $2,802 | $427 |
| Premium | $6,900 $5,400 – $8,950 | $6,383 | $518 |
Why prices in Ohio are different
Labour makes up about 87% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Ohio cost about 9% 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 8% above the national figure.
Ohio ranks 16 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OH | $2,000 | $3,500 | $7,600 |
| Columbus, OH | $1,900 | $3,400 | $7,300 |
| Sandusky, OH | $1,850 | $3,350 | $7,150 |
| Cleveland, OH | $1,850 | $3,250 | $6,950 |
| Springfield, OH | $1,900 | $3,250 | $7,100 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $1,800 | $3,200 | $6,900 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $1,750 | $3,150 | $6,700 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $1,750 | $3,100 | $6,600 |
| Mansfield, OH | $1,700 | $3,050 | $6,500 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $1,700 | $3,050 | $6,500 |
| Toledo, OH | $1,750 | $3,050 | $6,550 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $1,700 | $3,050 | $6,500 |
| Lima, OH | $1,700 | $3,000 | $6,450 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $1,700 | $3,000 | $6,400 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $1,650 | $2,950 | $6,300 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $1,650 | $2,950 | $6,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does interior painting cost in Ohio?
A mid-range job typically costs $3,250 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $2,500 and $4,200. A basic job is about $1,800 and a premium one about $6,900.
Is interior painting more expensive in Ohio than the national average?
Ohio: 8% above the national average. Labour makes up about 87% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Ohio cost about 9% 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 8% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Ohio?
About 87% 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 Ohio is it most expensive?
Akron, OH is the most expensive area at about $3,500 for a mid-range job, and West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $2,950.