Painting Costs in Wilmington, NC

Verified cost ranges for painting in Wilmington

Verified by 4 sourcesUpdated June 18, 2026

Painting Costs in Wilmington

Cost ranges verified from official sources

Interior Painting

Wilmington, NC

2 sources

Low

$750

Average

$1,183

High

$2,332

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisor

Updated Jun 2026

Exterior Painting

Wilmington, NC

2 sources

Low

$1,883

Average

$2,636

High

$5,353

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisor

Updated Jun 2026

Cabinet Painting

Wilmington, NC

2 sources

Low

$81

Average

$346

High

$610

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomewyse

Updated Jun 2026

Deck Staining

Wilmington, NC

3 sources

Low

$292

Average

$436

High

$658

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisorHomewyse

Updated Jun 2026

Fence Staining

Wilmington, NC

3 sources

Low

$414

Average

$1,005

High

$2,160

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisorHomewyse

Updated Jun 2026

Wallpaper Removal

Wilmington, NC

2 sources

Low

$72

Average

$641

High

$1,464

Bureau of Labor StatisticsFixr

Updated Jun 2026

Drywall Repair

Wilmington, NC

4 sources

Low

$222

Average

$607

High

$1,217

Bureau of Labor StatisticsFixrHomeAdvisorHomeGuide

Updated Jun 2026

Popcorn Ceiling Removal

Wilmington, NC

2 sources

Low

$193

Average

$1,859

High

$4,821

Bureau of Labor StatisticsFixr

Updated Jun 2026

Trim Painting

Wilmington, NC

2 sources

Low

$675

Average

$1,184

High

$2,411

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisor

Updated Jun 2026

Pressure Washing

Wilmington, NC

2 sources

Low

$218

Average

$399

High

$627

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisor

Updated Jun 2026

Ceiling Painting

Wilmington, NC

3 sources

Low

$135

Average

$268

High

$610

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisorHomewyse

Updated Jun 2026

Understanding Painting Costs in Wilmington

Popcorn ceiling removal in Wilmington, NC averages $2,010.46, with costs ranging from $241.05 to $5,206.68 depending on project scope and complexity. Wilmington's cost of living sits 3.6% below the national average, which contributes to generally lower service pricing compared to higher-cost regions. The local labor market and contractor competition in Wilmington influence pricing, as does the prevalence of older residential properties in the area that commonly feature popcorn ceilings. The variation in Wilmington's pricing reflects differences in project size, ceiling condition, and individual contractor rates rather than dramatic regional cost disparities.

How Wilmington Compares

vs. National Average-2%

*Based on aggregated cost data from multiple sources

Frequently Asked Questions — Painting Costs in Wilmington

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