Interior cost by metro
Interior Painting Cost in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont
Interior painting in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont costs $2,650 to $4,000 for a 2,000 square foot home, using San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont’s own painter wage of $33.91. Labour makes up about 70% of that.
By home size
| Home size | Surface sq ft | Labour | Materials | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 sq ft | 2,750 | $1,172 | $495 | $1,350 to $2,000 |
| 1,500 sq ft | 4,125 | $1,758 | $743 | $2,000 to $3,000 |
| 2,000 sq ft | 5,500 | $2,345 | $990 | $2,650 to $4,000 |
| 2,500 sq ft | 6,875 | $2,931 | $1,238 | $3,350 to $5,000 |
| 3,000 sq ft | 8,250 | $3,517 | $1,485 | $4,000 to $6,000 |
| 4,000 sq ft | 11,000 | $4,689 | $1,980 | $5,350 to $8,000 |
At San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont's own wage of $33.91/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 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont: 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 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont compares
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont ranks 6 of 361 US metros by painter wage, one of the highest-paying metros in the country. The closest metros in that ranking are Urban Honolulu and New York-Newark-Jersey City. See the full cost breakdown for San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont for exterior and cabinet pricing too.
Common questions
How much does interior painting cost in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont?
Roughly $2,650 to $4,000 for a 2,000 square foot home, using San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont’s own painter wage rather than a national figure.
What do painters charge per hour in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont painters average $33.91 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 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont?
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.