Painting Costs in Honolulu, HI

Verified cost ranges for painting in Honolulu

Verified by 2 sourcesUpdated May 22, 2026

Painting Costs in Honolulu

Cost ranges verified from official sources

Ceiling Painting

Honolulu, HI

2 sources

Low

$89

Average

$291

High

$1,082

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomewyse

Updated May 2026

Deck Staining

Honolulu, HI

2 sources

Low

$61

Average

$250

High

$1,082

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomewyse

Updated May 2026

Fence Staining

Honolulu, HI

2 sources

Low

$121

Average

$316

High

$1,082

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomewyse

Updated May 2026

Wallpaper Removal

Honolulu, HI

2 sources

Low

$83

Average

$803

High

$1,684

Bureau of Labor StatisticsFixr

Updated May 2026

Drywall Repair

Honolulu, HI

2 sources

Low

$67

Average

$984

High

$2,219

Bureau of Labor StatisticsFixr

Updated May 2026

Popcorn Ceiling Removal

Honolulu, HI

2 sources

Low

$222

Average

$2,203

High

$5,548

Bureau of Labor StatisticsFixr

Updated May 2026

Understanding Painting Costs in Honolulu

Popcorn ceiling removal in Honolulu ranges from $277.4 to $5,991.84, with an average of $2,378.21, reflecting the city's elevated cost of living at 111.0 on the Regional Price Parity index—11.0% above the national average. This premium is driven by Honolulu's higher labor costs, as contractors must account for increased wages and operational expenses in Hawaii's island economy. The limited number of service providers in Honolulu compared to mainland markets may also contribute to price variation, as reduced competition can affect pricing strategies. Additionally, the logistics of material sourcing and disposal in Honolulu add transportation costs that are not present in many continental U.S. markets. These localized economic factors collectively position Honolulu's popcorn ceiling removal costs distinctly above typical state and national benchmarks.

How Honolulu Compares

*Based on aggregated cost data from multiple sources

Frequently Asked Questions — Painting Costs in Honolulu