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House Painter cost in San Jose, CA

A typical House Painter figure in San Jose is about $789 per room, about 31% above the national figure of $600.

Typical cost

Typical in San Jose

$789

per room

Fair price range: $329 to $1,840

On the low end
$329
On the high end
$1,840

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in San Jose. 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
San Jose, CA$789
$329 to $1,840
National typical$600
$250 to $1,400
Sunnyvale, CA$783
$326 to $1,825
San Francisco, CA$807
$336 to $1,885
Santa Barbara, CA$744
$310 to $1,735
New York, NY$792
$330 to $1,850
Cambridge, MA$753
$314 to $1,755

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Questions people ask

House Painter in San Jose: what does it cost?

In San Jose, CA, House Painter typically costs about $789 per room, with most prices between $329 and $1,840.

Why is San Jose higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind House Painter earn in San Jose, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put San Jose about 31% 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.