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Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX · 8.3 million people

Interior painting cost in Dallas, TX

Most homeowners pay $2,200 – $3,650 (mid-range, typical $2,800, before sales tax), 7% below the national average and 4% above the Texas average.

Most homeowners pay

$2,200 – $3,650Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX · 861 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $2,800
Labour $2,380Materials $427Work hours: 95.1

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Price levels in Dallas, TX

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$1,600
$1,250 – $2,100
$1,345$255
Mid-range$2,800
$2,200 – $3,650
$2,380$427
Premium$6,000
$4,650 – $7,800
$5,475$518

Why prices in Dallas, TX are different

Labor is about 85% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Dallas, TX area cost about 7% 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 7% below the national figure and 4% above the Texas average.

Dallas, TX ranks 78 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 Dallas, TX?

A mid-range job typically costs $2,800 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $2,200 – $3,650. Basic is about $1,600 and premium about $6,000.

Is interior painting more expensive in Dallas, TX than elsewhere in Texas?

Dallas, TX: 4% above the Texas average of $2,700. Labor is about 85% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Dallas, TX area cost about 7% 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 7% below the national figure and 4% above the Texas average.

How does Dallas, TX compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Dallas, TX ranks 78 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $3,000.

How much of the price is labor in Dallas, TX?

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 cities.

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

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