Painting Costs in Baton Rouge, LA

Verified cost ranges for painting in Baton Rouge

Verified by 4 sourcesUpdated June 18, 2026

Painting Costs in Baton Rouge

Cost ranges verified from official sources

Interior Painting

Baton Rouge, LA

2 sources

Low

$706

Average

$1,113

High

$2,196

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisor

Updated Jun 2026

Exterior Painting

Baton Rouge, LA

2 sources

Low

$1,773

Average

$2,482

High

$5,040

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisor

Updated Jun 2026

Cabinet Painting

Baton Rouge, LA

2 sources

Low

$76

Average

$324

High

$572

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomewyse

Updated Jun 2026

Deck Staining

Baton Rouge, LA

3 sources

Low

$275

Average

$410

High

$620

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisorHomewyse

Updated Jun 2026

Fence Staining

Baton Rouge, LA

3 sources

Low

$390

Average

$946

High

$2,034

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisorHomewyse

Updated Jun 2026

Wallpaper Removal

Baton Rouge, LA

2 sources

Low

$68

Average

$603

High

$1,378

Bureau of Labor StatisticsFixr

Updated Jun 2026

Drywall Repair

Baton Rouge, LA

4 sources

Low

$209

Average

$571

High

$1,146

Bureau of Labor StatisticsFixrHomeAdvisorHomeGuide

Updated Jun 2026

Popcorn Ceiling Removal

Baton Rouge, LA

2 sources

Low

$182

Average

$1,749

High

$4,539

Bureau of Labor StatisticsFixr

Updated Jun 2026

Trim Painting

Baton Rouge, LA

2 sources

Low

$635

Average

$1,114

High

$2,270

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisor

Updated Jun 2026

Pressure Washing

Baton Rouge, LA

2 sources

Low

$205

Average

$376

High

$590

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisor

Updated Jun 2026

Ceiling Painting

Baton Rouge, LA

3 sources

Low

$127

Average

$252

High

$572

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisorHomewyse

Updated Jun 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-7%

*Based on aggregated cost data from multiple sources

Frequently Asked Questions — Painting Costs in Baton Rouge

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