Interior painting in Texas runs $2.25–$4.00/sqft and exterior painting runs $2.50–$4.75/sqft in 2026 (at the US average). Use the calculator below to estimate gallons needed, then apply these local rates for your full budget.
2026 Contractor Rates — Texas (TX)
Interior Labor
$2.25–$4.00
per sqft painted surface
Exterior Labor
$2.50–$4.75
per sqft painted surface
vs. US Average
Average
National avg: $2.25–$4.00/sqft
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Room Dimensions
Doors & Windows (deduct area)
Number of Coats
2Coverage (sq ft / gallon)
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Texas Market Note
Large state with major regional variation: Houston and SE Texas are humid subtropical; Dallas/Fort Worth sees hail and severe weather; west Texas is hot and dry.
Interior painting in Texas typically runs $2.25–$4.00 per square foot of painted wall surface in 2026 (labor only). The US average is $2.25–$4.00/sqft. Large state with major regional variation: Houston and SE Texas are humid subtropical; Dallas/Fort Worth sees hail and severe weather; west Texas is hot and dry.
Exterior painting in Texas runs $2.50–$4.75 per square foot in 2026. Multi-story homes, heavy prep requirements, and specialty surfaces like stucco or cedar push costs toward the high end of this range.
Texas painting costs are at the US average in 2026. Use the calculator above to estimate how many gallons you need for your specific room dimensions, then apply these local labor rates for a complete project budget.
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