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House Painter cost in Des Moines, IA

A typical House Painter figure in Des Moines is about $618 per room, about 3% above the national figure of $600.

Typical cost

Typical in Des Moines

$618

per room

Fair price range: $258 to $1,440

On the low end
$258
On the high end
$1,440

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Des Moines. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Room size
  2. Prep work needed
  3. Paint quality
  4. Number of coats
  5. Interior vs exterior

Ways to pay less

  1. Supply your own paint
  2. Do prep work yourself
  3. Paint in off-season
  4. Get a fixed bid
  5. Limit color changes

House Painter in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Des Moines, IA$618
$258 to $1,440
National typical$600
$250 to $1,400
Cedar Rapids, IA$540
$225 to $1,260
Albuquerque, NM$552
$230 to $1,290
Columbia, SC$555
$231 to $1,295
Greensboro, NC$525
$219 to $1,225
Huntsville, AL$546
$228 to $1,275

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Questions people ask

House Painter in Des Moines: what does it cost?

In Des Moines, IA, House Painter typically costs about $618 per room, with most prices between $258 and $1,440.

Why is Des Moines higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind House Painter earn in Des Moines, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Des Moines about 3% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.