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Interior painting cost in Washington
Most homeowners pay $2,750 – $4,600 (mid-range, typical $3,550, before sales tax), 18% above the national average.
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Price levels in Washington
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $2,000 $1,550 – $2,600 | $1,762 | $255 |
| Mid-range | $3,550 $2,750 – $4,600 | $3,120 | $427 |
| Premium | $7,700 $6,000 – $10,000 | $7,177 | $518 |
Why prices in Washington are different
Labour makes up about 88% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Washington cost about 22% 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 18% above the national figure.
Washington ranks 9 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $2,100 | $3,600 | $7,900 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $2,050 | $3,600 | $7,850 |
| Bellingham, WA | $2,000 | $3,550 | $7,650 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $2,000 | $3,500 | $7,600 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $1,950 | $3,450 | $7,500 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $1,950 | $3,450 | $7,500 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $2,000 | $3,450 | $7,500 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $1,950 | $3,400 | $7,400 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $1,900 | $3,300 | $7,150 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $1,750 | $3,100 | $6,650 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $1,750 | $3,100 | $6,650 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $1,750 | $3,100 | $6,600 |
| Yakima, WA | $1,700 | $2,950 | $6,350 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does interior painting cost in Washington?
A mid-range job typically costs $3,550 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $2,750 and $4,600. A basic job is about $2,000 and a premium one about $7,700.
Is interior painting more expensive in Washington than the national average?
Washington: 18% above the national average. Labour makes up about 88% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Washington cost about 22% 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 18% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Washington?
About 88% 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 Washington is it most expensive?
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA is the most expensive area at about $3,600 for a mid-range job, and Yakima, WA the least expensive at about $2,950.