How much does a painting make in Indianapolis?
$43,780a year
Median yearly pay for paintings in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $21.05 an hour or $3,648 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.05
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 39
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,070Median: $43,780Highest 10%: $61,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,070 | $17.82 | |
| 25th | $40,000 | $19.23 | |
| Median | $43,780 | $21.05 | |
| 75th | $58,140 | $27.95 | |
| 90th | $61,870 | $29.75 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for paintings.
| Elkhart, IN | $49,610 |
| Louisville, KY | $37,170 |
| Chicago, IL | $33,830 |
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How much does a painting make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $21.05 ($43,780 a year).
Do paintings make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
Yes: $43,780 against $41,600 nationally, 5% more.
How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $41,350, so Indianapolis pays 6% more.
Where does Indianapolis rank for painting pay?
20 of 39 metro areas with data.
How much does a painting make starting out in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,870 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.