SOC 47-2141 · Painters, Construction and Maintenance

Painting cost ranges

Last updated from data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · PPI construction materials 2026-09

What this estimate can’t tell you. Roof pitch, an old house or code upgrades, tough access, permits, emergency or after-hours calls, and brand tier can push a real quote outside this range.

Same estimating math as the calculator: hours × local (or national) OEWS wage × markup, plus materials. Open a job to run it on your ZIP.

Painting

Interior Room Painting

typical ~12×12 bedroom, walls only, 2 coats, light prep (no ceiling/trim)

Hours 4/6/10 · materials $80–$320

Painting

Exterior House Painting

per sq ft of exterior wall surface (siding); single-story wood/fiber-cement baseline; exclude roofs · default 1500 sq ft

Hours 0.04/0.06/0.1 · materials $0–$1

Painting

Exterior Trim Caulk & Spot Paint

caulk and spot-paint exterior window/door trim on typical single-story home (not full repaint)

Hours 3/5/9 · materials $40–$180

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