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Interior painting cost in Tennessee
Most homeowners pay $2,150 – $3,600 (mid-range, typical $2,750, before sales tax), 8% below the national average.
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Price levels in Tennessee
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,550 $1,250 – $2,050 | $1,315 | $255 |
| Mid-range | $2,750 $2,150 – $3,600 | $2,344 | $427 |
| Premium | $5,900 $4,600 – $7,650 | $5,368 | $518 |
Why prices in Tennessee are different
Labour makes up about 85% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Tennessee cost about 9% less 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% below the national figure.
Tennessee ranks 42 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $1,650 | $2,850 | $6,100 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $1,600 | $2,850 | $6,050 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $1,600 | $2,800 | $5,950 |
| Jackson, TN | $1,550 | $2,750 | $5,850 |
| Knoxville, TN | $1,550 | $2,750 | $5,750 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $1,500 | $2,700 | $5,650 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $1,500 | $2,650 | $5,650 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $1,500 | $2,650 | $5,600 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $1,500 | $2,650 | $5,550 |
| Cleveland, TN | $1,450 | $2,600 | $5,450 |
| Johnson City, TN | $1,450 | $2,550 | $5,400 |
| Morristown, TN | $1,400 | $2,500 | $5,250 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $1,400 | $2,500 | $5,250 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $1,450 | $2,500 | $5,350 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does interior painting cost in Tennessee?
A mid-range job typically costs $2,750 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $2,150 and $3,600. A basic job is about $1,550 and a premium one about $5,900.
Is interior painting more expensive in Tennessee than the national average?
Tennessee: 8% below the national average. Labour makes up about 85% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Tennessee cost about 9% less 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% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Tennessee?
About 85% 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 Tennessee is it most expensive?
Chattanooga, TN-GA is the most expensive area at about $2,850 for a mid-range job, and South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $2,500.