Painting Costs in Albuquerque, NM

Verified cost ranges for painting in Albuquerque

Verified by 4 sourcesUpdated June 18, 2026

Painting Costs in Albuquerque

Cost ranges verified from official sources

Interior Painting

Albuquerque, NM

2 sources

Low

$743

Average

$1,177

High

$2,311

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisor

Updated Jun 2026

Exterior Painting

Albuquerque, NM

2 sources

Low

$1,866

Average

$2,617

High

$5,305

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisor

Updated Jun 2026

Cabinet Painting

Albuquerque, NM

2 sources

Low

$84

Average

$358

High

$633

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomewyse

Updated Jun 2026

Deck Staining

Albuquerque, NM

3 sources

Low

$289

Average

$437

High

$652

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisorHomewyse

Updated Jun 2026

Fence Staining

Albuquerque, NM

3 sources

Low

$411

Average

$1,000

High

$2,141

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisorHomewyse

Updated Jun 2026

Wallpaper Removal

Albuquerque, NM

2 sources

Low

$72

Average

$640

High

$1,450

Bureau of Labor StatisticsFixr

Updated Jun 2026

Drywall Repair

Albuquerque, NM

4 sources

Low

$220

Average

$607

High

$1,206

Bureau of Labor StatisticsFixrHomeAdvisorHomeGuide

Updated Jun 2026

Popcorn Ceiling Removal

Albuquerque, NM

2 sources

Low

$191

Average

$1,847

High

$4,778

Bureau of Labor StatisticsFixr

Updated Jun 2026

Trim Painting

Albuquerque, NM

2 sources

Low

$669

Average

$1,178

High

$2,389

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisor

Updated Jun 2026

Pressure Washing

Albuquerque, NM

2 sources

Low

$216

Average

$401

High

$633

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisor

Updated Jun 2026

Ceiling Painting

Albuquerque, NM

3 sources

Low

$134

Average

$271

High

$633

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisorHomewyse

Updated Jun 2026

Understanding Painting Costs in Albuquerque

Popcorn ceiling removal costs in Albuquerque, NM average $1,997.05, with a range of $238.88 to $5,159.7, reflecting the city's cost of living that sits 4.4% below the national average. Albuquerque's lower regional price parity (95.5) contributes to more competitive labor rates compared to national benchmarks, which helps moderate service pricing for this type of work. The variation in Albuquerque pricing within the local range suggests differences in project scope, ceiling size, and individual contractor pricing strategies rather than significant regional supply constraints. Local market competition and the availability of qualified contractors in Albuquerque appear to support a range of price points for this service.

How Albuquerque Compares

vs. National Average-2%

*Based on aggregated cost data from multiple sources

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