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Providence-Warwick, RI-MA · 1.7 million people

Interior painting cost in Providence, RI

Most homeowners pay $2,500 – $4,150 (mid-range, typical $3,150, before sales tax), 5% above the national average and 3% above the Rhode Island average.

Most homeowners pay

$2,500 – $4,150Providence-Warwick, RI-MA · 861 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $3,150
Labour $2,748Materials $427Work hours: 95.1

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Price levels in Providence, RI

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$1,750
$1,350 – $2,300
$1,507$255
Mid-range$3,150
$2,500 – $4,150
$2,748$427
Premium$6,700
$5,250 – $8,750
$6,198$518

Why prices in Providence, RI are different

Labor is about 87% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Providence, RI area cost about 7% more 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 5% above the national figure and 3% above the Rhode Island average.

Providence, RI ranks 43 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 Providence, RI?

A mid-range job typically costs $3,150 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $2,500 – $4,150. Basic is about $1,750 and premium about $6,700.

Is interior painting more expensive in Providence, RI than elsewhere in Rhode Island?

Providence, RI: 3% above the Rhode Island average of $3,050. Labor is about 87% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Providence, RI area cost about 7% more 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 5% above the national figure and 3% above the Rhode Island average.

How does Providence, RI compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Providence, RI ranks 43 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $3,000.

How much of the price is labor in Providence, RI?

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 cities.

Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.

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