Wall Painting Cost

Wall Painting costs most homeowners between$1.29 and $2.78 per square foot, per homewyse.com. Your price depends mostly on job size, location, and local labor rates.

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National β€” per square foot

$1.29 – $2.78

Typical average: $2.04

Cost per square foot. Reference range reorganized from homewyse.com; not a quote.

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Estimated cost

$258 – $556

Illustrative estimate. Get local written quotes before hiring.

Cost breakdown

Where your money goes on a typical job.

Cost componentTypical rangeShare
Wall Painting Cost$0.01–$0.031%
Wall Painting And Finishing Labor, Basic$1.28–$2.7599%
Wall Painting And Finishing Job Supplies$0–$00%

Wall Painting cost by city

Local labor and disposal rates move the price up or down. Tap a city for local detail.

CityTypical rangevs. nationalView
New York, NY$1.87–$4.02+45%
San Jose, CA$1.74–$3.74+35%
San Francisco, CA$1.74–$3.74+35%
Seattle, WA$1.67–$3.61+30%
Chicago, IL$1.61–$3.47+25%
Boston, MA$1.61–$3.47+25%
Los Angeles, CA$1.55–$3.33+20%
Philadelphia, PA$1.48–$3.19+15%
San Diego, CA$1.48–$3.19+15%
Minneapolis, MN$1.48–$3.19+15%
Columbus, OH$1.25–$2.70-3%
Phoenix, AZ$1.23–$2.64-5%
Denver, CO$1.23–$2.64-5%
Atlanta, GA$1.16–$2.51-10%
Houston, TX$1.14–$2.45-12%
Dallas, TX$1.14–$2.45-12%
Jacksonville, FL$1.12–$2.42-13%
Miami, FL$1.12–$2.42-13%
San Antonio, TX$1.11–$2.39-14%
Austin, TX$1.10–$2.37-15%

Frequently asked questions

οΌ‹ How much does wall painting cost?

Nationally, wall painting typically costs $1.29–$2.78 per square foot, per homewyse.com data.

οΌ‹ What's included in wall painting cost?

A typical job breaks down into wall painting cost, wall painting and finishing labor, basic, wall painting and finishing job supplies. The exact mix and totals vary by market.

οΌ‹ Does wall painting cost vary by city?

Yes. It runs highest in New York, NY ($1.87–$4.02) and lowest in Austin, TX ($1.10–$2.37), driven by local labor and disposal rates.