House Painting Cost in Austin (2026)
Average cost in Austin
$3,500 – $15,500
$2 – $6 per sq ft
In Austin, the average is $7,825 and most projects cost between $3,500 and $15,500, or about $2 – $6 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 12 sources.
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedSkilled craftsmen and crew wages
40%
Premium UV-resistant paint and supplies
26%
Business profit and project management
19%
Insurance, equipment, and fuel
15%
Sales Tax at 6.25%
📋What's Included
ScopeTypically Includes
- Interior or exterior paint (2 coats)
- Primer
- Surface preparation (sanding, patching)
- Trim painting
- Masking & protection
- Cleanup
Typically Excludes
- Wallpaper removal
- Extensive repairs (drywall, siding)
- Lead paint abatement
- Specialty finishes (faux, texture)
- Deck or fence staining
Based on painting a standard 1,500 sq ft home exterior or 3-4 rooms interior.
🧮Estimate your project
LiveYour estimate in Austin
Likely range $3,521 – $15,499
- Labor40%$3,130
- Materials26%$2,035
- Contractor Margin19%$1,487
- Overhead15%$1,174
Interior only
$7,825
Exterior only
$10,955
Interior + Exterior
$17,216
Calibrated to 12 researched sources for Austin. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$7,396
Today
$7,825
House Painting in Austin is ↑ 5.8% compared to roughly a year ago — about $429 more on the average project.
Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.
🏢Top Painting Contractors in Austin
Verified providers21st Century Painting, Roofing, & Siding of Austin
9811-A, Beck Cir, Austin, TX 78758, USA
523 reviews
Five Star Painting of Austin
500 N Capital of Texas Hwy Bldg 2, Austin, TX 78746, USA
472 reviews
Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.
💬What People Actually Paid
Community❓Common Questions
The average total project cost for a 2,500 sq ft home is approximately $9,107, which typically includes both interior and exterior surfaces. Exterior-only projects for a similar size average between $4,200 and $8,800.
In 2026, professional painters in the Austin metro area charge between $45 and $75 per hour per worker. Specialized tasks like cabinet refinishing or high-ceiling work can command rates up to $100 per hour.
Austin painting costs are roughly 10-15% higher than the national average due to a competitive labor market and the high cost of living. Additionally, the intense Texas UV exposure requires premium, high-resilience paints that cost between $50 and $100 per gallon.
Due to triple-digit summer heat and sudden hailstorms, Austin homes typically require repainting every 5 to 7 years to prevent wood rot and UV degradation of the siding.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases
Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides
Government construction and labor statistics
Community-reported project costs and reviews
Last data collection: 1 months ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in USD.
About this data
Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.
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