Interior cost by metro
Interior Painting Cost in St. Louis
Interior painting in St. Louis costs $2,450 to $3,700 for a 2,000 square foot home, using St. Louis’s own painter wage of $30.15. Labour makes up about 68% of that.
By home size
| Home size | Surface sq ft | Labour | Materials | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 sq ft | 2,750 | $1,042 | $495 | $1,250 to $1,850 |
| 1,500 sq ft | 4,125 | $1,563 | $743 | $1,850 to $2,750 |
| 2,000 sq ft | 5,500 | $2,085 | $990 | $2,450 to $3,700 |
| 2,500 sq ft | 6,875 | $2,606 | $1,238 | $3,050 to $4,600 |
| 3,000 sq ft | 8,250 | $3,127 | $1,485 | $3,700 to $5,550 |
| 4,000 sq ft | 11,000 | $4,169 | $1,980 | $4,900 to $7,400 |
At St. Louis's own wage of $30.15/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 St. Louis: 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 St. Louis compares
St. Louis ranks 25 of 361 US metros by painter wage, one of the highest-paying metros in the country. The closest metros in that ranking are Norwich-New London-Willimantic and San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles. See the full cost breakdown for St. Louis for exterior and cabinet pricing too.
Common questions
How much does interior painting cost in St. Louis?
Roughly $2,450 to $3,700 for a 2,000 square foot home, using St. Louis’s own painter wage rather than a national figure.
What do painters charge per hour in St. Louis?
St. Louis painters average $30.15 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 St. Louis?
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.