With about 190,000 people calling Tempe home, local painting companies stay busy in every season. That population supports a wide range of providers, which means real differences in pricing, scheduling, and quality. Ratings tell part of the story; recent reviews and local references tell you how a company actually operates. Start with the top-rated companies below, then request Arizona quotes with painting work in mind.
Tempe, AZ Painting market at a glance
Tempe, AZ population for the Painting market
189,834
#9 among the listed Arizona cities
Tempe, AZ county context for Painting
Maricopa County
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painting labor costs around Tempe, AZ
$48,860/yr
Shown here: the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro-area median for Painters, Construction and Maintenance, about even with the national median. Since labor typically dominates painting pricing, expect Tempe quotes to reflect this local rate.
Tempe, AZ Painting permits and state licensing
Before any work begins, check permit requirements with the Maricopa County or Tempe building department; Tempe projects are permitted locally. Contractor licensing is handled at the state level by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC), where you can verify a company's license.
Verify with Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC)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.
Compare Painting Companies in Tempe, AZ
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| Company | Phone |
|---|---|
Owned service network · project-intake line for this city | (714) 386-7547 |
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