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Originally Posted by Travilinggal
Does anyone know the going rate for painters here. My son is considering coming here from St. Louis were the going rate is $3.00/square foot. He has been a union painter for 18 years and would like to go into business for himself but wants to make sure he can earn a living wage. What other things should he consider? Thank you in advance for your thoughts and advice.
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He will never make a living charging $3 per square foot. I have heard of charging $300 to $400 per room for the walls only (no trim and ceiling), but not by the square foot. He would need to visit the area and talk to some painters to get a feel for what they make, but he will not make union wages in The Villages. Comparing starting a competitive business to expecting union wages is like comparing apples to oranges.