Use this Houston, Texas guide to understand local project context, licensing questions, and quote details before contacting a provider. Independent contractor coverage is still being verified, so no ranked local company list is presented.
Houston, TX Painting market by the numbers
Houston, TX population for the Painting market
2,314,157
#1 among the listed Texas cities
Houston, TX county context for Painting
Harris County
Some city boundaries can cross county lines.
Houston, TX ZIP code coverage for Painting
Reference span: 77060–77571
ZIP codes associated with Houston, TX for this painting guide: 77060, 77061, 77062, 77063, 77064, 77065, 77066, 77067, 77068, 77069, 77346, 77571.
The span summarizes the listed ZIPs; it does not imply that every intervening ZIP belongs to the city.
painting labor costs around Houston, TX
$46,140/yr
That's the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro-area median for Painters, Construction and Maintenance, 7% below the national median. Because labor is the biggest line item in most painting jobs, it's a strong signal of what you'll pay to hire in Houston.
Painting licensing rules that cover Houston, TX
Before any work begins, check permit requirements with the Harris County or Houston building department; Houston projects are permitted locally. Texas has no statewide general-contractor license, so check the Texas Dept. of Licensing & Regulation (electrical, HVAC; plumbing via TSBPE) and local rules before hiring.
Verify with Texas Dept. of Licensing & Regulation (electrical, HVAC; plumbing via TSBPE)Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 Population Estimates (POPESTIMATE2023); U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2025. Population and wage figures are reference data, not project-price estimates.
Service resources for Houston, Texas
No claimed, approved provider has documented coverage for this city yet.
| Company | Phone |
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| (714) 386-7547 |
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