How much does a painter charge per room?

A painter typically charges per room in United States in 2025 to 2026 based on room size, condition, and scope, but average ranges are as follows. For small room like bathroom or 10x10 bedroom walls only, painter charges 250 to 600 dollars including labor and paint. For standard 12x12 bedroom walls only, charge is 350 to 900 dollars. For larger room like master bedroom 14x16 or living room 20x20, charge is 600 to 1500 dollars walls only. If ceiling included, add 100 to 350 dollars per room. If trim, baseboards, doors, and windows included, add 100 to 400 dollars per room. So all inclusive walls plus ceiling plus trim for 12x12 room is often 500 to 1200 dollars. Cost breakdown is labor 70 percent, paint and supplies 30 percent. Paint alone is 50 to 150 dollars per room. Prices are higher in high cost areas like New York or California by 20 to 40 percent. Factors that increase per room price include extensive wall repairs, wallpaper removal, dark to light color change requiring primer, high ceilings, and moving furniture. Many painters charge 2 to 6 dollars per square foot of wall area or 30 to 70 dollars per hour. So for average 12x12 room, expect 400 to 700 dollars walls only from reputable painter.