How much does an art make in Indianapolis?
$79,720a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $38.33 an hour or $6,643 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.33
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,080Median: $79,720Highest 10%: $157,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,080 | $23.60 | |
| 25th | $60,860 | $29.26 | |
| Median | $79,720 | $38.33 | |
| 75th | $107,900 | $51.89 | |
| 90th | $157,500 | $75.70 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for arts.
| Bloomington, IN | $84,830 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $79,130 |
| South Bend, IN | $74,800 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $67,210 |
| Louisville, KY | $63,300 |
| Chicago, IL | $62,960 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $61,290 |
Related jobs in Indianapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Engineering Teacher | $106,500 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $101,800 |
| Sociology Teacher | $97,280 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $94,810 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $84,250 |
| Psychology Teacher | $83,670 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $83,450 |
| Political Science Teacher | $82,850 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $80,310 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $79,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $38.33 ($79,720 a year).
Do arts make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
Yes: $79,720 against $78,620 nationally, 1% more.
How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $76,050, so Indianapolis pays 5% more.
Where does Indianapolis rank for art pay?
45 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $157,500 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.