Interior cost by metro

Interior Painting Cost in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington

Interior painting in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington costs $2,350 to $3,500 for a 2,000 square foot home, using Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington’s own painter wage of $27.79. Labour makes up about 66% of that.

By home size

Interior painting by home size, national mean wage
Home sizeSurface sq ftLabourMaterialsTypical range
1,000 sq ft2,750$961$495$1,150 to $1,750
1,500 sq ft4,125$1,441$743$1,750 to $2,600
2,000 sq ft5,500$1,921$990$2,350 to $3,500
2,500 sq ft6,875$2,402$1,238$2,900 to $4,350
3,000 sq ft8,250$2,882$1,485$3,500 to $5,250
4,000 sq ft11,000$3,843$1,980$4,650 to $7,000

At Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington's own wage of $27.79/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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington: 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington compares

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ranks 65 of 361 US metros by painter wage, one of the highest-paying metros in the country. The closest metros in that ranking are Worcester and Kingston. See the full cost breakdown for Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington for exterior and cabinet pricing too.

Common questions

How much does interior painting cost in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington?

Roughly $2,350 to $3,500 for a 2,000 square foot home, using Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington’s own painter wage rather than a national figure.

What do painters charge per hour in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington?

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington painters average $27.79 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington?

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.