Interior Painting Cost by State (2026)
The national average for a interior painting is about $4,200 ($2–$6 per sq ft), but it swings with local labor and material costs. Pick your state for a localized estimate.
| State | Typical cost | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $4,000 | $1,700 – $11,400 |
| Arkansas | $4,050 | $1,750 – $11,500 |
| West Virginia | $4,050 | $1,750 – $11,650 |
| Alabama | $4,100 | $1,750 – $11,750 |
| Kentucky | $4,100 | $1,750 – $11,750 |
| Louisiana | $4,100 | $1,750 – $11,750 |
| Oklahoma | $4,100 | $1,750 – $11,750 |
| Tennessee | $4,100 | $1,750 – $11,750 |
| Florida | $4,150 | $1,800 – $11,900 |
| Indiana | $4,150 | $1,800 – $11,900 |
| Michigan | $4,150 | $1,800 – $11,900 |
| Missouri | $4,150 | $1,800 – $11,900 |
| New Mexico | $4,150 | $1,800 – $11,900 |
| Ohio | $4,150 | $1,800 – $11,900 |
| Georgia | $4,200 | $1,800 – $12,000 |
| Kansas | $4,200 | $1,800 – $12,000 |
| Montana | $4,200 | $1,800 – $12,000 |
| Nebraska | $4,200 | $1,800 – $12,000 |
| North Dakota | $4,200 | $1,800 – $12,000 |
| South Dakota | $4,200 | $1,800 – $12,000 |
| Texas | $4,200 | $1,800 – $12,000 |
| Wyoming | $4,200 | $1,800 – $12,000 |
| Idaho | $4,250 | $1,800 – $12,100 |
| Utah | $4,250 | $1,800 – $12,100 |
| Arizona | $4,300 | $1,850 – $12,250 |
| Maryland | $4,300 | $1,850 – $12,250 |
| North Carolina | $4,350 | $1,850 – $12,500 |
| Delaware | $4,400 | $1,900 – $12,600 |
| Illinois | $4,400 | $1,900 – $12,600 |
| Colorado | $4,450 | $1,900 – $12,700 |
| Iowa | $4,450 | $1,900 – $12,700 |
| Maine | $4,450 | $1,900 – $12,700 |
| New Hampshire | $4,500 | $1,950 – $12,850 |
| South Carolina | $4,500 | $1,950 – $12,850 |
| Virginia | $4,500 | $1,950 – $12,850 |
| Vermont | $4,550 | $1,950 – $12,950 |
| Wisconsin | $4,550 | $1,950 – $12,950 |
| Minnesota | $4,600 | $2,000 – $13,200 |
| Nevada | $4,650 | $2,000 – $13,300 |
| Pennsylvania | $4,800 | $2,050 – $13,700 |
| Oregon | $4,850 | $2,100 – $13,900 |
| Washington | $5,000 | $2,150 – $14,300 |
| Rhode Island | $5,050 | $2,150 – $14,400 |
| Connecticut | $5,150 | $2,200 – $14,750 |
| Massachusetts | $5,450 | $2,350 – $15,600 |
| New York | $5,450 | $2,350 – $15,600 |
| California | $5,850 | $2,500 – $16,700 |
| New Jersey | $5,850 | $2,500 – $16,700 |
| Alaska | $5,900 | $2,550 – $16,900 |
| Hawaii | $5,950 | $2,550 – $17,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a interior painting cost on average?▾
Nationally, a interior painting typically costs about $4,200, with most projects between $1,800 and $12,000 ($2–$6 per sq ft). State costs vary with local labor and materials.
Which states are cheapest and most expensive for a interior painting?▾
Among the 50 states, Mississippi is on the lower end (around $4,000 typical) and Hawaii on the higher end (around $5,950), driven mainly by regional labor and material costs.
What affects the cost of a interior painting?▾
The main drivers are home size, wall prep and repairs, and labor (which is 75–95% of the cost). Location matters too: Angi / HomeAdvisor (2025-2026).
Disclaimer. These are planning estimates based on national-average costs adjusted by a state construction-cost index. Actual prices vary by scope, materials, site conditions, and contractor. Always confirm with local quotes.