Interior cost by metro
Interior Painting Cost in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
Interior painting in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria costs $2,250 to $3,400 for a 2,000 square foot home, using Washington-Arlington-Alexandria’s own painter wage of $26.73. Labour makes up about 65% of that.
By home size
| Home size | Surface sq ft | Labour | Materials | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 sq ft | 2,750 | $924 | $495 | $1,150 to $1,700 |
| 1,500 sq ft | 4,125 | $1,386 | $743 | $1,700 to $2,550 |
| 2,000 sq ft | 5,500 | $1,848 | $990 | $2,250 to $3,400 |
| 2,500 sq ft | 6,875 | $2,310 | $1,238 | $2,850 to $4,250 |
| 3,000 sq ft | 8,250 | $2,772 | $1,485 | $3,400 to $5,100 |
| 4,000 sq ft | 11,000 | $3,696 | $1,980 | $4,550 to $6,800 |
At Washington-Arlington-Alexandria's own wage of $26.73/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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria: 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria compares
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ranks 90 of 361 US metros by painter wage, one of the highest-paying metros in the country. The closest metros in that ranking are Modesto and Cleveland. See the full cost breakdown for Washington-Arlington-Alexandria for exterior and cabinet pricing too.
Common questions
How much does interior painting cost in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria?
Roughly $2,250 to $3,400 for a 2,000 square foot home, using Washington-Arlington-Alexandria’s own painter wage rather than a national figure.
What do painters charge per hour in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria painters average $26.73 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria?
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.