How much does a painter make in Lafayette?
$46,000a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area. That is $22.12 an hour or $3,833 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.12
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 243 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,360Median: $46,000Highest 10%: $61,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,360 | $17.48 | |
| 25th | $37,350 | $17.96 | |
| Median | $46,000 | $22.12 | |
| 75th | $48,740 | $23.43 | |
| 90th | $61,570 | $29.60 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Chicago, IL | $61,740 |
| Evansville, IN | $54,400 |
| 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 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $45,880 |
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Salaries for every job in Lafayette, INFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area is $22.12 ($46,000 a year).
Do painters make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $46,000 against $49,400 nationally, 7% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $50,260, so Lafayette pays 8% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for painter pay?
243 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,570 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.