How much does a painter make in Evansville?
$54,400a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Evansville, IN metro area. That is $26.15 an hour or $4,533 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.15
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 76 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,890Median: $54,400Highest 10%: $64,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,890 | $18.22 | |
| 25th | $46,390 | $22.30 | |
| Median | $54,400 | $26.15 | |
| 75th | $62,650 | $30.12 | |
| 90th | $64,480 | $31.00 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Chicago, IL | $61,740 |
| Bloomington, IN | $53,240 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $50,900 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $50,170 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $49,130 |
| Louisville, KY | $48,920 |
| South Bend, IN | $48,830 |
| Elkhart, IN | $48,040 |
| Lafayette, IN | $46,000 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $45,880 |
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Salaries for every job in Evansville, INFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Evansville?
The median hourly pay in the Evansville, IN metro area is $26.15 ($54,400 a year).
Do painters make more in Evansville than the national average?
Yes: $54,400 against $49,400 nationally, 10% more.
How does Evansville compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $50,260, so Evansville pays 8% more.
Where does Evansville rank for painter pay?
76 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Evansville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,480 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.