Not every painting company serving Worcester prices or performs alike, so side-by-side comparison pays off. Ranking #2 by size in Massachusetts, the city attracts both established firms and newer crews competing on price. Before hiring, verify licensing and insurance, and read what past customers liked - and disliked - about each company. The Massachusetts provider list below is a solid place to start comparing Worcester-area companies on painting work.
Worcester, MA Painting market snapshot
Worcester, MA population for the Painting market
207,621
#2 among the listed Massachusetts cities
Worcester, MA county context for Painting
Worcester County
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painting labor costs around Worcester, MA
$54,240/yr
This figure is the Worcester, MA metro-area median for Painters, Construction and Maintenance, 10% above the national median. Labor drives most of a painting quote, so it's a useful benchmark for what Worcester providers charge.
Worcester, MA Painting permits and state licensing
Permitting for Worcester runs through the Worcester County or Worcester building department, so confirm your project's requirements early. Contractor licensing is handled at the state level by the Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations & Standards, where you can verify a company's license.
Verify with Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations & StandardsSources: 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.
Best Painting Companies: Companies Serving Worcester, MA
The companies below serve Worcester homeowners. Compare ratings side by side and reach out for written quotes on painting work.
| Company | Phone |
|---|---|
Owned service network · project-intake line for this city | (714) 386-7547 |
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