Interior cost by metro
Interior Painting Cost in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater
Interior painting in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater costs $2,050 to $3,100 for a 2,000 square foot home, using Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater’s own painter wage of $23.16. Labour makes up about 62% of that.
By home size
| Home size | Surface sq ft | Labour | Materials | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 sq ft | 2,750 | $801 | $495 | $1,050 to $1,550 |
| 1,500 sq ft | 4,125 | $1,201 | $743 | $1,550 to $2,350 |
| 2,000 sq ft | 5,500 | $1,601 | $990 | $2,050 to $3,100 |
| 2,500 sq ft | 6,875 | $2,002 | $1,238 | $2,600 to $3,900 |
| 3,000 sq ft | 8,250 | $2,402 | $1,485 | $3,100 to $4,650 |
| 4,000 sq ft | 11,000 | $3,203 | $1,980 | $4,150 to $6,200 |
At Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater's own wage of $23.16/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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater: 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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater compares
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater ranks 215 of 361 US metros by painter wage, below the middle of the national range. The closest metros in that ranking are Erie and State College. See the full cost breakdown for Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater for exterior and cabinet pricing too.
Common questions
How much does interior painting cost in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater?
Roughly $2,050 to $3,100 for a 2,000 square foot home, using Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater’s own painter wage rather than a national figure.
What do painters charge per hour in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater?
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater painters average $23.16 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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater?
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.