Painting Costs in Massachusetts

Verified cost ranges across cities in Massachusetts

Verified by 4 sourcesUpdated June 18, 2026

Painting Cost Comparison — Massachusetts

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Massachusetts

Cost Comparison — Interior Painting

Massachusetts2 sources

Low

$778

Typical

$1,256

High

$2,419

Boston2 sources

Low

$842

Typical

$1,360

High

$2,619

Springfield2 sources

Low

$747

Typical

$1,206

High

$2,324

Worcester2 sources

Low

$798

Typical

$1,288

High

$2,480

Barnstable2 sources

Low

$765

Typical

$1,235

High

$2,379

Pittsfield2 sources

Low

$740

Typical

$1,195

High

$2,301

Cost Comparison — Exterior Painting

Massachusetts2 sources

Low

$1,953

Typical

$2,764

High

$5,552

Boston2 sources

Low

$2,115

Typical

$2,992

High

$6,011

Springfield2 sources

Low

$1,876

Typical

$2,655

High

$5,333

Worcester2 sources

Low

$2,002

Typical

$2,833

High

$5,692

Barnstable2 sources

Low

$1,921

Typical

$2,718

High

$5,460

Pittsfield2 sources

Low

$1,858

Typical

$2,629

High

$5,281

Cost Comparison — Cabinet Painting

Massachusetts2 sources

Low

$107

Typical

$457

High

$806

Boston2 sources

Low

$116

Typical

$494

High

$872

Springfield2 sources

Low

$103

Typical

$439

High

$774

Worcester2 sources

Low

$110

Typical

$468

High

$826

Barnstable2 sources

Low

$106

Typical

$449

High

$793

Pittsfield2 sources

Low

$102

Typical

$434

High

$766

Cost Comparison — Deck Staining

Massachusetts3 sources

Low

$302

Typical

$482

High

$806

Boston3 sources

Low

$327

Typical

$522

High

$872

Springfield3 sources

Low

$290

Typical

$463

High

$774

Worcester3 sources

Low

$310

Typical

$494

High

$826

Barnstable3 sources

Low

$297

Typical

$474

High

$793

Pittsfield3 sources

Low

$288

Typical

$458

High

$766

Cost Comparison — Fence Staining

Massachusetts3 sources

Low

$430

Typical

$1,072

High

$2,240

Boston3 sources

Low

$465

Typical

$1,160

High

$2,426

Springfield3 sources

Low

$413

Typical

$1,029

High

$2,152

Worcester3 sources

Low

$441

Typical

$1,099

High

$2,297

Barnstable3 sources

Low

$423

Typical

$1,054

High

$2,203

Pittsfield3 sources

Low

$409

Typical

$1,019

High

$2,131

Cost Comparison — Wallpaper Removal

Massachusetts2 sources

Low

$75

Typical

$695

High

$1,518

Boston2 sources

Low

$81

Typical

$752

High

$1,644

Springfield2 sources

Low

$72

Typical

$667

High

$1,458

Worcester2 sources

Low

$77

Typical

$712

High

$1,556

Barnstable2 sources

Low

$74

Typical

$683

High

$1,493

Pittsfield2 sources

Low

$71

Typical

$661

High

$1,444

Cost Comparison — Drywall Repair

Massachusetts4 sources

Low

$230

Typical

$659

High

$1,262

Boston4 sources

Low

$249

Typical

$714

High

$1,366

Springfield4 sources

Low

$221

Typical

$633

High

$1,212

Worcester4 sources

Low

$236

Typical

$676

High

$1,294

Barnstable4 sources

Low

$227

Typical

$648

High

$1,241

Pittsfield4 sources

Low

$219

Typical

$627

High

$1,200

Cost Comparison — Popcorn Ceiling Removal

Massachusetts2 sources

Low

$200

Typical

$1,957

High

$5,000

Boston2 sources

Low

$217

Typical

$2,119

High

$5,414

Springfield2 sources

Low

$192

Typical

$1,880

High

$4,803

Worcester2 sources

Low

$205

Typical

$2,006

High

$5,126

Barnstable2 sources

Low

$197

Typical

$1,925

High

$4,918

Pittsfield2 sources

Low

$190

Typical

$1,861

High

$4,756

Cost Comparison — Trim Painting

Massachusetts2 sources

Low

$700

Typical

$1,257

High

$2,500

Boston2 sources

Low

$758

Typical

$1,361

High

$2,707

Springfield2 sources

Low

$672

Typical

$1,207

High

$2,402

Worcester2 sources

Low

$718

Typical

$1,289

High

$2,563

Barnstable2 sources

Low

$688

Typical

$1,236

High

$2,459

Pittsfield2 sources

Low

$666

Typical

$1,196

High

$2,378

Cost Comparison — Pressure Washing

Massachusetts2 sources

Low

$226

Typical

$444

High

$806

Boston2 sources

Low

$245

Typical

$480

High

$872

Springfield2 sources

Low

$217

Typical

$426

High

$774

Worcester2 sources

Low

$232

Typical

$455

High

$826

Barnstable2 sources

Low

$222

Typical

$436

High

$793

Pittsfield2 sources

Low

$215

Typical

$422

High

$766

Cost Comparison — Ceiling Painting

Massachusetts3 sources

Low

$140

Typical

$308

High

$806

Boston3 sources

Low

$152

Typical

$333

High

$872

Springfield3 sources

Low

$135

Typical

$295

High

$774

Worcester3 sources

Low

$144

Typical

$315

High

$826

Barnstable3 sources

Low

$138

Typical

$303

High

$793

Pittsfield3 sources

Low

$133

Typical

$293

High

$766

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Interior Painting

Preparation and painting of interior walls and ceilings including patching, priming, and two finish coats with low-VOC latex paint.

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Exterior Painting

Power washing, scraping, priming, and painting of exterior siding, trim, and doors with weather-resistant acrylic or oil-based paint.

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Cabinet Painting

Professional sanding, priming, and spraying of kitchen or bathroom cabinet boxes and doors for a factory-smooth finish.

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Deck Staining

Cleaning, sanding, and applying a penetrating or film-forming stain to a wood deck to protect against UV damage, moisture, and foot traffic.

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Fence Staining

Application of a semi-transparent or solid stain to a wood fence after power washing and drying to extend its lifespan.

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Wallpaper Removal

Steaming or chemical removal of existing wallpaper and sizing, followed by wall skim coating and priming before painting.

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Drywall Repair

Patching of holes, cracks, and dings in drywall with joint compound, sanding, and priming to a paint-ready surface.

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Popcorn Ceiling Removal

Wetting and scraping of acoustic popcorn ceiling texture followed by skim coating and painting for a smooth, modern finish. Asbestos testing recommended for pre-1980 homes.

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Trim Painting

Careful masking and painting of baseboards, door casings, window trim, and crown molding with semi-gloss or satin enamel.

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Pressure Washing

High-pressure washing of driveways, siding, decks, fences, and roofs to remove dirt, mold, mildew, and loose paint before refinishing.

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Ceiling Painting

Prep and application of flat or matte ceiling paint to eliminate stains, marks, or discoloration from a single room or entire home.

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