How much does a painter make in Indianapolis?
$50,900a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $24.47 an hour or $4,242 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.47
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 103 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 1,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,250Median: $50,900Highest 10%: $69,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,250 | $17.43 | |
| 25th | $43,310 | $20.82 | |
| Median | $50,900 | $24.47 | |
| 75th | $64,010 | $30.77 | |
| 90th | $69,520 | $33.42 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Chicago, IL | $61,740 |
| Evansville, IN | $54,400 |
| Bloomington, IN | $53,240 |
| 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 Indianapolis, INFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $24.47 ($50,900 a year).
Do painters make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
Yes: $50,900 against $49,400 nationally, 3% more.
How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $50,260, so Indianapolis pays 1% more.
Where does Indianapolis rank for painter pay?
103 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,520 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.