Interior cost by metro

Interior Painting Cost in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington

Interior painting in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington costs $2,050 to $3,050 for a 2,000 square foot home, using Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington’s own painter wage of $22.47. Labour makes up about 61% of that.

By home size

Interior painting by home size, national mean wage
Home sizeSurface sq ftLabourMaterialsTypical range
1,000 sq ft2,750$777$495$1,000 to $1,550
1,500 sq ft4,125$1,165$743$1,550 to $2,300
2,000 sq ft5,500$1,554$990$2,050 to $3,050
2,500 sq ft6,875$1,942$1,238$2,550 to $3,800
3,000 sq ft8,250$2,330$1,485$3,050 to $4,600
4,000 sq ft11,000$3,107$1,980$4,050 to $6,100

At Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington's own wage of $22.47/hr. Change job type or home size in the calculator.

What moves the price here

Four things push a job to the top of that range, and none of them are specific to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington: going lighter over a dark existing colour, which can add a third coat; ceilings above eight feet or a stairwell, which slow a crew down disproportionately; walls that need real filling and sanding rather than a quick wipe; and heavy trim or panelled doors, which are slow, detailed work measured in linear feet rather than area. The wage is local. The reasons a quote comes in high are the same everywhere.

How Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington compares

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranks 251 of 361 US metros by painter wage, below the middle of the national range. The closest metros in that ranking are New Orleans-Metairie and Waco. See the full cost breakdown for Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington for exterior and cabinet pricing too.

Common questions

How much does interior painting cost in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington?

Roughly $2,050 to $3,050 for a 2,000 square foot home, using Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington’s own painter wage rather than a national figure.

What do painters charge per hour in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington?

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington painters average $22.47 an hour, which bills at roughly that figure times 2.2 once overhead and profit are included.

Is this a quote for a job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington?

No. It is a modelled range built from the local wage. Nobody has seen your walls or your prep condition.

What this page does not tell you

  • Assumes two coats over sound, previously painted surfaces.
  • Excludes wallpaper removal, plaster repair and lead-safe work in pre-1978 homes.
  • Assumes eight foot ceilings; vaulted ceilings and stairwells cost more.
  • A dark to light colour change can add a full third to the painting hours.