# Painting contractors in Mississippi

There are **730 painting contractors** in Mississippi (CityPreferred count, October 2026). Jackson has the most (53), then Gulfport (36).

## Mississippi cities

**Painting contractors in Mississippi by city, October 2026**

| City | Companies |
| --- | --- |
| Jackson | 53 |
| Gulfport | 36 |
| Hattiesburg | 29 |
| Biloxi | 27 |
| Olive Branch | 25 |
| Ocean Springs | 22 |
| Brandon | 22 |
| Southaven | 22 |
| Oxford | 21 |
| Clinton | 20 |

## Mississippi and the rest of the country

Mississippi has 730 of the 129,689 painting contractors in the country (1%). [All states](https://citypreferred.com/data/painting).

## What is counted

Independent businesses that do this work, for homes or for businesses. Suppliers, stores and national chains are left out. Being counted does not mean a company is licensed, insured or recommended. A city is listed when it has 20 or more. [How we count](https://citypreferred.com/data-methodology).

## Questions and answers

### How many painting contractors are there in Mississippi?

730, by CityPreferred's count as of October 2026.

### Which Mississippi city has the most?

Jackson, with 53, followed by Gulfport with 36.

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Last reviewed: 2026-10-01

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