What is the labor cost to paint a 10x10 room?

Labor cost to paint a 10x10 room in United States in 2025 to 2026 typically ranges from 200 to 600 dollars for walls only, depending on location, condition, and painter experience. A 10x10 room has about 320 to 400 square feet of wall area assuming 8 foot ceiling, minus doors and windows. At 1.50 to 3.50 dollars per square foot labor, that is 300 to 600 dollars. Some painters charge hourly, 30 to 70 dollars per hour, and a 10x10 room takes 4 to 8 hours including prep, so 120 to 560 dollars labor. If ceiling is included, add 80 to 200 dollars labor. If trim, baseboards, and door included, add 100 to 250 dollars labor. In low cost areas, you may find 150 to 300 dollars labor, in high cost coastal cities 400 to 800 dollars labor. This does not include paint and materials, which add 50 to 150 dollars for one room. So total with materials for 10x10 room is often 300 to 800 dollars from professional. DIY labor is free but takes time. For accurate quote, painter will consider wall repairs, number of coats, furniture moving, and height. So fair labor cost for standard 10x10 bedroom walls only is about 250 to 500 dollars in most markets.