Painting in St. Petersburg, Florida
Best Painting Companies in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg (population about 260,000) has a competitive market of painting companies serving the wider Florida area. Comparing providers on ratings, reviews, licensing, and price is the best way to find a professional who fits your project and your budget.
St. Petersburg at a glance
- Population
- 263,553
- County
- Pinellas County
- Size in Florida
- #5 largest city
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 Population Estimates (POPESTIMATE2023)
What painting labor costs near St. Petersburg
That's the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro-area median for Painters, Construction and Maintenance, 4% below the national median. Because labor is the biggest line item in most paintingjobs, it's a strong signal of what you'll pay to hire in St. Petersburg.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2025 · metro-area estimate · Painters, Construction and Maintenance (SOC 47-2141)
Permits & licensing in St. Petersburg
Building permits in St. Petersburg are issued locally — confirm what your project needs with the Pinellas County or St. Petersburg building department before work starts. Contractor licensing is handled at the state level by the Florida Dept. of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR), where you can verify a company's license.
Verify a license — Florida Dept. of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR)
Top-Rated Painting Companies in St. Petersburg
Below are highly rated painting companies serving St. Petersburg and the surrounding area. Compare providers, request quotes, and find the right professional for your project.