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Painting in Jackson, MS

Compare 4 local painting pros. Typical service: $366–$1097.

Top Painting Companies in Jackson

  1. 1.Stuart Painting Co

    4.3★ (4 reviews)

    4.3★ from 4 reviews

    +16019817974

  2. 2.Pure Painting Renovations

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +14694752262

  3. 3.Walker & Walker Painting

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +16013218232

  4. 4.Brush More Painting Inc

    +16019571655

Painting Cost in Jackson

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Jackson
Interior room$366–$1,097/room
Whole-home interior$3,656–$9,140/job
Exterior repaint$2,742–$7,312/job
Cabinet painting$2,742–$6,398/job

Painting prices in Jackson run about 9% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 4 companies serving Jackson, rated 4.8★ on average across 6 customer reviews.

Jackson Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Jackson's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
March 9
First fall frost
November 18
Annual precipitation
54.32"
Heating degree days
2,219
Cooling degree days
2,336
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan36.8°56.4°5.01"
Feb40.2°61°4.39"
Mar46.8°68.4°5.1"
Apr53.8°75.9°5.11"
May62.8°82.9°4.85"
Jun69.4°89.2°4.13"
Jul72.3°91.5°4.55"
Aug71.9°91.5°4.01"
Sep66.1°86.6°3.22"
Oct55.1°77.2°3.99"
Nov45.1°67.5°4.77"
Dec39°58.4°5.19"

NOAA station data 1.58 miles from Jackson.

Permits & Regulations in MS

  • Residential remodeling or additions over $10,000 require a Residential Remodeling license from the Mississippi State Board of Contractors
  • New home construction over $50,000 requires a Residential Builder license instead
  • Work that disturbs paint in homes built before 1978 must be done by a Lead-Safe Certified firm under the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule

License required: MSBOC residential remodeling license over $10,000

Sources: www.msboc.us, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Jackson

How much does painting cost in Jackson?

Painting a typical interior room in Jackson runs $366-$1097, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Jackson?

We track 4 painting companies serving Jackson.

When can exterior painting be done in Jackson?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Jackson the reliable window runs from after the last frost around March 9 to before the first around November 18.

Is painting in Jackson more expensive than average?

Painting in Jackson runs about -8.6% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Jackson summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Jackson reaches 92F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Jackson rainfall affect exterior paint?

Jackson gets about 54.32 inches of precipitation a year; siding must be dry before painting and the paint needs several dry hours to cure.

Do painters need a license in MS?

In MS, Residential remodeling or additions over $10,000 require a Residential Remodeling license from the Mississippi State Board of Contractors. Homes built before 1978 in Jackson also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Jackson?

Typically 5-10 years; Jackson winter lows near 37F and summer highs near 92F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.