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Interior painting cost in Wisconsin
Most homeowners pay $2,550 – $4,200 (mid-range, typical $3,250, before sales tax), 8% above the national average.
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Price levels in Wisconsin
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,850 $1,450 – $2,400 | $1,572 | $255 |
| Mid-range | $3,250 $2,550 – $4,200 | $2,820 | $427 |
| Premium | $6,950 $5,400 – $9,050 | $6,429 | $518 |
Why prices in Wisconsin are different
Labour makes up about 87% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Wisconsin cost about 10% 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 8% above the national figure.
Wisconsin ranks 17 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | $1,950 | $3,450 | $7,450 |
| Appleton, WI | $1,850 | $3,350 | $7,150 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $1,850 | $3,300 | $7,050 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $1,850 | $3,300 | $7,050 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $1,850 | $3,300 | $7,050 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $1,850 | $3,300 | $7,050 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $1,800 | $3,250 | $6,850 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $1,800 | $3,250 | $6,900 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $1,800 | $3,250 | $6,900 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $1,800 | $3,200 | $6,850 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $1,800 | $3,200 | $6,900 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $1,800 | $3,200 | $6,850 |
| Green Bay, WI | $1,750 | $3,150 | $6,750 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $1,800 | $3,150 | $6,750 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $1,750 | $3,100 | $6,600 |
| Wausau, WI | $1,750 | $3,100 | $6,600 |
| Kenosha, WI | $1,750 | $3,050 | $6,550 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does interior painting cost in Wisconsin?
A mid-range job typically costs $3,250 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $2,550 and $4,200. A basic job is about $1,850 and a premium one about $6,950.
Is interior painting more expensive in Wisconsin than the national average?
Wisconsin: 8% above the national average. Labour makes up about 87% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Wisconsin cost about 10% 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 8% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Wisconsin?
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 regions.
Where in Wisconsin is it most expensive?
Madison, WI is the most expensive area at about $3,450 for a mid-range job, and Kenosha, WI the least expensive at about $3,050.