Home & Repair, New Jersey

House Painter cost in Newark, NJ

A typical House Painter figure in Newark is about $714 per room, about 19% above the national figure of $600.

Typical cost

Typical in Newark

$714

per room

Fair price range: $298 to $1,665

On the low end
$298
On the high end
$1,665

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Newark. 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
Newark, NJ$714
$298 to $1,665
National typical$600
$250 to $1,400
Elizabeth, NJ$702
$293 to $1,640
Paterson, NJ$696
$290 to $1,625
Jersey City, NJ$750
$313 to $1,750
Escondido, CA$681
$284 to $1,590
Naperville, IL$717
$299 to $1,675

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Questions people ask

House Painter in Newark: what does it cost?

In Newark, NJ, House Painter typically costs about $714 per room, with most prices between $298 and $1,665.

Why is Newark higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind House Painter earn in Newark, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Newark about 19% 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.