On a broad national average, automotive paint and body shops charge around $50 to $75 per hour for a paint job. Of course, this isn't necessarily applicable at every shop, as some boutiques and specialty paint shops would charge more. The amount you pay to car painters for their labor will correspond to how well the paintwork eventually looks. For example, the most basic and cost-effective paint jobs can often cost below $1,000. But, higher quality paint jobs (with costlier labor for painters) would require sanding, rust removal, dent repairs, and extensive attention to detail which will cost you more.