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House Painter cost in St. Louis, MO

A typical House Painter figure in St. Louis is about $633 per room, about 5% above the national figure of $600.

Typical cost

Typical in St. Louis

$633

per room

Fair price range: $264 to $1,475

On the low end
$264
On the high end
$1,475

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in St. Louis. 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
St. Louis, MO$633
$264 to $1,475
National typical$600
$250 to $1,400
Kansas City, MO$579
$241 to $1,350
Springfield, MO$537
$224 to $1,255
Albuquerque, NM$552
$230 to $1,290
Columbia, SC$555
$231 to $1,295
Des Moines, IA$618
$258 to $1,440

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Questions people ask

House Painter in St. Louis: what does it cost?

In St. Louis, MO, House Painter typically costs about $633 per room, with most prices between $264 and $1,475.

Why is St. Louis higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind House Painter earn in St. Louis, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put St. Louis about 5% 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.