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Painting in Oklahoma City, OK

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $377–$1132.

Top Painting Companies in Oklahoma City

  1. 1.That 1 Painter OKC

    5.0★ (67 reviews)

    5.0★ from 67 reviews

  2. 2.OKCity Painting

    5.0★ (37 reviews)

    5.0★ from 37 reviews

  3. 3.Dexicon Painting

    5.0★ (12 reviews)

    5.0★ from 12 reviews

  4. 4.Madison Painting

    4.7★ (12 reviews)

    4.7★ from 12 reviews

  5. 5.Cherokee Painting

    4.4★ (9 reviews)

    4.4★ from 9 reviews

Painting Cost in Oklahoma City

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

ServiceTypical range in Oklahoma City
Interior room$377–$1,132/room
Whole-home interior$3,772–$9,430/job
Exterior repaint$2,829–$7,544/job
Cabinet painting$2,829–$6,601/job

Painting prices in Oklahoma City run about 6% 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 5 companies serving Oklahoma City, rated 4.8★ on average across 137 customer reviews.

Oklahoma City Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Oklahoma City's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
March 26
First fall frost
November 8
Annual precipitation
36.52"
Heating degree days
3,365
Cooling degree days
2,098
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan28.8°49.7°1.39"
Feb32.8°54.6°1.58"
Mar41°63.4°3.06"
Apr49.7°72.3°3.07"
May59.6°80.2°4.65"
Jun67.8°88.1°4.93"
Jul72.2°93.9°2.93"
Aug71.3°93.4°3.28"
Sep63.2°84.7°4.06"
Oct51.6°73.4°3.71"
Nov40°61.5°1.98"
Dec30.6°50.6°1.88"

NOAA station data 7.3 miles from Oklahoma City.

Permits & Regulations in OK

  • Oklahoma has no statewide painting or general contractor license
  • Remodeling permits are issued by the city
  • 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: No state painting or remodeling license

Sources: oklahoma.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Oklahoma City

How much does painting cost in Oklahoma City?

Painting a typical interior room in Oklahoma City runs $377-$1132, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Oklahoma City?

We track 5 painting companies serving Oklahoma City.

When can exterior painting be done in Oklahoma City?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Oklahoma City the reliable window runs from after the last frost around March 26 to before the first around November 8.

Is painting in Oklahoma City more expensive than average?

Painting in Oklahoma City runs about -5.7% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Oklahoma City summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Oklahoma City reaches 94F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Oklahoma City rainfall affect exterior paint?

Oklahoma City gets about 36.52 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 OK?

In OK, Oklahoma has no statewide painting or general contractor license. Homes built before 1978 in Oklahoma City also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Oklahoma City?

Typically 5-10 years; Oklahoma City winter lows near 29F and summer highs near 94F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.