Painting Costs in Baton Rouge, LA

Verified cost ranges for painting in Baton Rouge

Verified by 2 sourcesUpdated April 11, 2026

Painting Costs in Baton Rouge

Cost ranges verified from official sources

Ceiling Painting

Baton Rouge, LA

2 sources

Low

$73

Average

$185

High

$572

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomewyse

Updated Apr 2026

Cabinet Painting

Baton Rouge, LA

2 sources

Low

$92

Average

$162

High

$572

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomewyse

Updated Apr 2026

Deck Staining

Baton Rouge, LA

2 sources

Low

$50

Average

$151

High

$572

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomewyse

Updated Apr 2026

Fence Staining

Baton Rouge, LA

2 sources

Low

$99

Average

$205

High

$572

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomewyse

Updated Apr 2026

Wallpaper Removal

Baton Rouge, LA

2 sources

Low

$68

Average

$603

High

$1,378

Bureau of Labor StatisticsFixr

Updated Apr 2026

Drywall Repair

Baton Rouge, LA

2 sources

Low

$54

Average

$752

High

$1,816

Bureau of Labor StatisticsFixr

Updated Apr 2026

Popcorn Ceiling Removal

Baton Rouge, LA

2 sources

Low

$182

Average

$1,749

High

$4,539

Bureau of Labor StatisticsFixr

Updated Apr 2026

Understanding Painting Costs in Baton Rouge

Popcorn ceiling removal costs in Baton Rouge, LA average $1,892.45, reflecting the city's cost of living that is 9.2% below the national average. This lower regional price parity of 90.8 contributes to reduced labor and material costs compared to higher-cost metropolitan areas. The Baton Rouge market shows considerable variation, with projects ranging from $226.95 to $4,902.12, which suggests differences in project scope, ceiling size, and individual contractor pricing rather than uniform regional pricing. Local labor availability and competition among service providers in Baton Rouge influence where individual quotes fall within this range. The absence of comparable state average data limits direct regional comparison, but Baton Rouge's below-average cost of living is a primary driver of the service pricing observed in the local market.

How Baton Rouge Compares

vs. National Average-8%

*Based on aggregated cost data from multiple sources

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