Wall Painting Cost (2026)
Wall Painting costs most homeowners between$1.29 and $2.78 per square foot, per May 2026, homewyse.com. Your price depends mostly on job size, location, and local labor rates.
National — per square foot
$1.29 – $2.78
Typical average: $2.04
Cost per square foot. Reference range reorganized from homewyse.com (May 2026); not a quote.
Quick estimate
Pick your location for a local estimate:
Estimated cost
$1.29 – $2.78
Illustrative estimate. Get local written quotes before hiring.
Cost breakdown
Where your money goes on a typical job (May 2026).
| Cost component | Typical range | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Wall Painting Cost | $0.01–$0.03 | 1% |
| Wall Painting And Finishing Labor, Basic | $1.28–$2.75 | 99% |
| Wall Painting And Finishing Job Supplies | $0–$0 | 0% |
Wall Painting cost by city
Local labor and disposal rates move the price up or down. Tap a city for local detail.
| City | Typical range | vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| 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
＋ － How much does wall painting cost?
Nationally, wall painting typically costs $1.29–$2.78 per square foot, per May 2026 homewyse.com data.
＋ － 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.
＋ － 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.