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How much does a painting make in Elkhart?

$49,610a year

Median yearly pay for paintings in the Elkhart-Goshen, IN metro area. That is $23.85 an hour or $4,134 a month.

Hourly
$23.85
Vs. national median
+19%
Rank among cities
9 of 39
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,940Median: $49,610Highest 10%: $57,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,940$21.13
25th$46,640$22.42
Median$49,610$23.85
75th$51,870$24.94
90th$57,200$27.50

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for paintings.

Indianapolis, IN$43,780
Louisville, KY$37,170
Chicago, IL$33,830
Painting salary in Indiana Painting salary in all states

Related jobs in Elkhart

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,150
Tool and Die Maker$62,540
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$62,020
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,790
Milling and Planing Machine Setter$59,040
Welder$50,950
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$49,960
Machinist$49,910
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setter$48,480
Food Batchmaker$48,250
Salaries for every job in Elkhart, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a painting make an hour in Elkhart?

The median hourly pay in the Elkhart-Goshen, IN metro area is $23.85 ($49,610 a year).

Do paintings make more in Elkhart than the national average?

Yes: $49,610 against $41,600 nationally, 19% more.

How does Elkhart compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $41,350, so Elkhart pays 20% more.

Where does Elkhart rank for painting pay?

9 of 39 metro areas with data.

How much does a painting make starting out in Elkhart?

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,200 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.