Painting Costs in Los Angeles, CA

Verified cost ranges for painting in Los Angeles

Verified by 4 sourcesUpdated June 18, 2026

Painting Costs in Los Angeles

Cost ranges verified from official sources

Interior Painting

Los Angeles, CA

2 sources

Low

$884

Average

$1,431

High

$2,747

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisor

Updated Jun 2026

Exterior Painting

Los Angeles, CA

2 sources

Low

$2,218

Average

$3,143

High

$6,305

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisor

Updated Jun 2026

Cabinet Painting

Los Angeles, CA

2 sources

Low

$125

Average

$533

High

$941

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomewyse

Updated Jun 2026

Deck Staining

Los Angeles, CA

3 sources

Low

$343

Average

$552

High

$941

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisorHomewyse

Updated Jun 2026

Fence Staining

Los Angeles, CA

3 sources

Low

$488

Average

$1,221

High

$2,544

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisorHomewyse

Updated Jun 2026

Wallpaper Removal

Los Angeles, CA

2 sources

Low

$85

Average

$793

High

$1,724

Bureau of Labor StatisticsFixr

Updated Jun 2026

Drywall Repair

Los Angeles, CA

4 sources

Low

$262

Average

$753

High

$1,433

Bureau of Labor StatisticsFixrHomeAdvisorHomeGuide

Updated Jun 2026

Popcorn Ceiling Removal

Los Angeles, CA

2 sources

Low

$227

Average

$2,227

High

$5,679

Bureau of Labor StatisticsFixr

Updated Jun 2026

Trim Painting

Los Angeles, CA

2 sources

Low

$795

Average

$1,432

High

$2,839

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisor

Updated Jun 2026

Pressure Washing

Los Angeles, CA

2 sources

Low

$257

Average

$508

High

$941

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisor

Updated Jun 2026

Ceiling Painting

Los Angeles, CA

3 sources

Low

$159

Average

$354

High

$941

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisorHomewyse

Updated Jun 2026

Understanding Painting Costs in Los Angeles

Popcorn ceiling removal costs in Los Angeles average $2,405.82, reflecting the city's elevated cost of living at 113.6% of the national average. Labor costs in Los Angeles are significantly higher than the national baseline due to the region's competitive wage market and demand for skilled trades. The wide service range in Los Angeles ($283.92 to $6,132.78) indicates variation based on ceiling size, complexity, and whether asbestos abatement is required—a factor particularly relevant in older Los Angeles properties. High population density and established contractor networks in Los Angeles create both competitive pressure and specialized service availability that influence pricing differently than less urbanized areas.

How Los Angeles Compares

vs. National Average+21%

*Based on aggregated cost data from multiple sources

Frequently Asked Questions — Painting Costs in Los Angeles

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