Basic
$4.16 – $8.06 per sq ft
Clean walls, fill small holes, one coat of mildew-resistant acrylic over a similar color, trim cut in

Paint Bathroom: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Paint Bathroom in Newark, New Jersey typically costs $4.89 to $9.48 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Newark are 18.0% higher than the national average for paint bathroom.
National average: $4.23 – $8.20 per sq ft
$4.16 – $8.06 per sq ft
Clean walls, fill small holes, one coat of mildew-resistant acrylic over a similar color, trim cut in
$4.89 – $9.48 per sq ft
Clean and patch, spot-prime, two coats of mildew-resistant satin acrylic, crisp cut lines at tile, ceiling and trim
$6.11 – $12 per sq ft
Mildew wash, patch and sand, stain-blocking primer, two coats of bath-grade moisture-resistant satin, fixtures masked
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.09 – $4.06 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.86 – $3.62 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.56 – $1.08 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.37 – $0.73 | sq ft |

Bright aqua painted bathroom walls with a wicker shelf, towel bar and toilet

Teal painted wall with paint flaking off in patches to bare beige substrate
Photo: Doggo19292 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Labor costs in Newark run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local paint bathroom contractors in Newark for personalized quotes based on your specific project.