Pricing · Worcester, MA
How Much Do Painters Cost in Worcester, MA?
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Painting costs in Worcester, answered
In Worcester, interior painting typically costs $400–$1,500 per room per room, an exterior repaint of about 1,700 square feet $5,000–$10,000, cabinet painting $2,500–$4,000 per kitchen, and deck staining about $2–$5 per sq ft (market estimates). Condition, access and prep move the price most. Every job starts with a written estimate.
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| Project | Price range | Average | Unit rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| One room | $400–$1,500 per room | $950 | Priced per job |
| Whole interior | $3,900–$9,100 | $6,500 | ≈ $3–$7 per sq ft |
| Exterior | $5,000–$10,000 | $7,500 | ≈ $3–$6 per sq ft |
| Cabinets | $2,500–$4,000 per kitchen | $3,250 | about $100 per door |
| Deck | $1,200–$1,800 | $1,500 | ≈ $2–$5 per sq ft |
| Fence | $750–$1,270 | $1,010 | ≈ $7.50–$12.70 per linear ft |
| House wash | $350–$700 | $525 | Priced per job |
| Rot repair | $300–$900 | $600 | Priced per job |
Market estimates in USD, based on Massachusetts 2026 market data: Rico Painting’s recommended exterior ranges, plus Massachusetts and Boston 2026 cost guides (Angi Boston, HomeGuide, Brushquote and published Massachusetts painting-contractor guides) for interior, cabinet, deck, fence, wallpaper, popcorn, commercial and hourly rates, shown until Rico Painting publishes its own rate card. The average is the midpoint of each range, not a verified statistical average of completed jobs. Your exact price is on your written estimate before any work starts. Last updated: November 2026.
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Painting prices in Worcester by project
| Project | Typical job | Estimated price range | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior painting, one room | Walls, two coats, average bedroom or living room | $400–$1,500 per roomMarket estimate | $950 |
| Whole-home interior | Walls and ceilings, about 1,300 sq ft home | $3,900–$9,100 ≈ $3–$7 per sq ftMarket estimate | $6,500 |
| Ceiling painting | One room’s smooth ceiling | $150–$400 per room ≈ $1–$3 per sq ftMarket estimate | $275 |
| Interior trim painting | About 100 linear ft of baseboard and casings | $300–$535 ≈ $3–$5.35 per linear ftMarket estimate | $418 |
| Wallpaper removal | Strip, wash and prep one room | $320–$1,200 per room ≈ $0.80–$3 per sq ft of wallMarket estimate | $760 |
| Popcorn ceiling removal | Tested non-asbestos texture: scrape, skim coat and paint | $2–$6 per sq ft Asbestos abatement adds about $5–$20 per sq ftMarket estimate | $4 per sq ft |
| Exterior house painting | Full repaint, approximately 1,700 sq ft home | $5,000–$10,000 ≈ $3–$6 per sq ftMarket estimate | $7,500 |
| Wood siding painting | 1,000 sq ft of paintable clapboard or wood shingles | $3,000–$6,000 ≈ $3–$6 per sq ftMarket estimate | $4,500 |
| Exterior trim painting | Approximately 100 linear ft of exterior trim, fascia or casings | $400–$900Market estimate | $650 |
| Wood rot repair | Small section of rotten trim, sill or fascia | $300–$900Market estimate | $600 |
| House washing | Soft washing of siding and exterior trim, 1,500–2,000 sq ft home | $350–$700Market estimate | $525 |
| Three-decker exterior painting | Complete three-story multifamily exterior: siding, trim and porches | $9,000–$18,000Market estimate | $13,500 |
| Cabinet painting | Average-size kitchen, doors and boxes (small kitchens $1,200–$2,500) | $2,500–$4,000 per kitchen about $100 per doorMarket estimate | $3,250 |
| Deck staining | Average-size deck in good condition, wash and stain | $1,200–$1,800 ≈ $2–$5 per sq ftMarket estimate | $1,500 |
| Fence staining | About 100 linear ft, one side | $750–$1,270 ≈ $7.50–$12.70 per linear ftMarket estimate | $1,010 |
| Commercial interior painting | Offices and retail, interior walls | $1.50–$4.50 per sq ft $1.50–$3.50 per sq ft for occupied office repaintsMarket estimate | $3 per sq ft |
| Painter hourly rate | Professional painter, billed rate | $65–$100 per hourMarket estimate | $82.50 per hour |
Market estimates in USD, based on Massachusetts 2026 market data: Rico Painting’s recommended exterior ranges, plus Massachusetts and Boston 2026 cost guides (Angi Boston, HomeGuide, Brushquote and published Massachusetts painting-contractor guides) for interior, cabinet, deck, fence, wallpaper, popcorn, commercial and hourly rates, shown until Rico Painting publishes its own rate card. The average is the midpoint of each range, not a verified statistical average of completed jobs. Your exact price is on your written estimate before any work starts. Last updated: November 2026.
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Worcester-specific note
Worcester’s three-deckers and Victorians mean more height, more trim and more porches than a typical suburban house, and most were built before 1978, so lead-safe prep is often part of the job. Freeze-thaw winters also punish skipped prep, which is why careful estimates price scraping, priming and rot repair explicitly.
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Good to know: this is a plain-English summary for homeowners, not legal advice. State and town rules can change, so check the official source or your town’s building department for the current requirements. Rico Painting will walk you through what applies to your home at the estimate.
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Until Rico Painting publishes its rate card, every price on this site is a market estimate from Massachusetts 2026 market data: Rico Painting’s recommended exterior ranges, plus Massachusetts and Boston 2026 cost guides (Angi Boston, HomeGuide, Brushquote and published Massachusetts painting-contractor guides) for interior, cabinet, deck, fence, wallpaper, popcorn, commercial and hourly rates. Exterior ranges (house painting, siding, exterior trim, wood rot repair, house washing and three-decker exteriors) are Rico Painting’s recommended Massachusetts estimates; every other row comes from Massachusetts or Boston 2026 cost data, with the source listed beside it below. The average shown is the midpoint of each range, not a statistical average of completed jobs. Rico Painting’s own prices will replace these and be labeled as such.
Last updated: November 2026.
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