Exterior Painting Labor Cost in San Antonio, TX (2026)
Exterior Painting labor in San Antonio runs $1.34-$4.01 per sq ft, about 11% below the national average. This is the painter labor charge only, separate from materials.
Estimate labor only
Estimated exterior painting labor
$534
Range $267 - $801
Labor rate: $2.67 / sq ft
Local index: 0.89x
Labor only. Materials are billed separately.
City labor avg
$2.68 / sq ft
vs national
-11%
Local painter hourly
$25/hr
A detailed San Antonio labor guide for this trade is being prepared. In the meantime, use the calculator above for a local labor-only estimate.
Nearby labor costs: Houston, TX · Austin, TX
Frequently asked questions
Labor for a exterior painting in San Antonio, TX runs $1.34-$4.01 per sq ft, about 11% below the national average. That covers the painter crew's time, not materials.