How much does a painter make in Indiana?
$50,260a year
Median yearly pay for painters in Indiana. That is $24.16 an hour or $4,188 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.16
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,410Median: $50,260Highest 10%: $69,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,410 | $17.50 | |
| 25th | $43,180 | $20.76 | |
| Median | $50,260 | $24.16 | |
| 75th | $62,450 | $30.02 | |
| 90th | $69,520 | $33.42 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $61,740 |
| Columbus, IN | $58,560 |
| Evansville, IN | $54,400 |
| Bloomington, IN | $53,240 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $50,900 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $50,170 |
| Michigan City, IN | $49,430 |
| Muncie, IN | $49,400 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 19. Colorado | $52,970 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $52,120 |
| 21. Michigan | $50,650 |
| 22. Indiana | $50,260 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $50,090 |
| 24. Iowa | $49,710 |
| 25. New Hampshire | $49,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $24.16 ($50,260 a year).
Do painters make more in Indiana than the national average?
Yes: $50,260 against $49,400 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Indiana rank for painter pay?
Indiana ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays painters the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $61,740 a year.
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.