Painting Costs in Rochester, NY

Verified cost ranges for painting in Rochester

Verified by 2 sourcesUpdated April 11, 2026

Painting Costs in Rochester

Cost ranges verified from official sources

Ceiling Painting

Rochester, NY

2 sources

Low

$78

Average

$227

High

$784

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomewyse

Updated Apr 2026

Cabinet Painting

Rochester, NY

2 sources

Low

$98

Average

$202

High

$784

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomewyse

Updated Apr 2026

Deck Staining

Rochester, NY

2 sources

Low

$53

Average

$191

High

$784

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomewyse

Updated Apr 2026

Fence Staining

Rochester, NY

2 sources

Low

$106

Average

$249

High

$784

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomewyse

Updated Apr 2026

Wallpaper Removal

Rochester, NY

2 sources

Low

$73

Average

$674

High

$1,473

Bureau of Labor StatisticsFixr

Updated Apr 2026

Drywall Repair

Rochester, NY

2 sources

Low

$58

Average

$833

High

$1,941

Bureau of Labor StatisticsFixr

Updated Apr 2026

Popcorn Ceiling Removal

Rochester, NY

2 sources

Low

$194

Average

$1,899

High

$4,852

Bureau of Labor StatisticsFixr

Updated Apr 2026

Understanding Painting Costs in Rochester

Popcorn ceiling removal in Rochester, NY averages $2,052.03, with costs ranging from $242.58 to $5,239.62 depending on project scope and complexity. Rochester's cost of living sits 3.0% below the national average, which contributes to generally lower service pricing in the region compared to higher-cost metropolitan areas. The local labor market and contractor competition in Rochester influence pricing, as the availability of skilled tradespeople and the number of service providers affect what contractors charge for ceiling removal and finishing work. Factors such as ceiling size, asbestos testing requirements, and the condition of underlying drywall can create significant variation within Rochester's cost range, explaining why some projects fall at the lower end while others approach the upper threshold.

How Rochester Compares

vs. National Average+3%

*Based on aggregated cost data from multiple sources

Frequently Asked Questions — Painting Costs in Rochester

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