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Interior painting cost in Pennsylvania
Most homeowners pay $2,450 – $4,050 (mid-range, typical $3,150, before sales tax), 5% above the national average.
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Price levels in Pennsylvania
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,800 $1,400 – $2,300 | $1,528 | $255 |
| Mid-range | $3,150 $2,450 – $4,050 | $2,699 | $427 |
| Premium | $6,750 $5,250 – $8,750 | $6,216 | $518 |
Why prices in Pennsylvania are different
Labour makes up about 86% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Pennsylvania cost about 5% 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 5% above the national figure.
Pennsylvania ranks 20 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,950 | $3,400 | $7,400 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $1,850 | $3,200 | $6,900 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $1,800 | $3,200 | $6,850 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $1,800 | $3,200 | $6,850 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $1,750 | $3,100 | $6,650 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $1,750 | $3,100 | $6,650 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $1,750 | $3,100 | $6,600 |
| State College, PA | $1,750 | $3,100 | $6,550 |
| Lancaster, PA | $1,750 | $3,050 | $6,500 |
| Reading, PA | $1,750 | $3,050 | $6,600 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $1,750 | $3,050 | $6,500 |
| Lebanon, PA | $1,700 | $3,000 | $6,450 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $1,700 | $3,000 | $6,450 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $1,700 | $2,950 | $6,300 |
| Erie, PA | $1,650 | $2,950 | $6,250 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $1,700 | $2,950 | $6,350 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $1,650 | $2,950 | $6,250 |
| Johnstown, PA | $1,650 | $2,900 | $6,200 |
| Williamsport, PA | $1,650 | $2,900 | $6,150 |
| Altoona, PA | $1,650 | $2,850 | $6,150 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does interior painting cost in Pennsylvania?
A mid-range job typically costs $3,150 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $2,450 and $4,050. A basic job is about $1,800 and a premium one about $6,750.
Is interior painting more expensive in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Pennsylvania: 5% above the national average. Labour makes up about 86% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Pennsylvania cost about 5% 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 5% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Pennsylvania?
About 86% 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 Pennsylvania is it most expensive?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD is the most expensive area at about $3,400 for a mid-range job, and Altoona, PA the least expensive at about $2,850.