SOC 51-9123 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers — Indianapolis
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Indianapolis, IN is $43,780 per year, close to the national median of $41,600 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Indianapolis, IN is $43,780 per year, close to the national median of $41,600 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $40,000 and $58,140. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,070 and the ninetieth at $61,870.
Within the state, Elkhart records the highest median at $49,610. Of the 621 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 500th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,070 | −10.9% |
| 25th | $40,000 | −3.8% |
| Median (50th) | $43,780 | +5.2% |
| 75th | $58,140 | +39.8% |
| 90th | $61,870 | +48.7% |
| Mean | $46,710 | +12.3% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elkhart | $49,610 | 60 | |
| 2 | Fort Wayne | $37,230 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Indianapolis run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $43,780 goes as far as $46,924 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,780as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,924US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,780 a year, 5.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,070 to $61,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Elkhart, at $49,610.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Indianapolis, IN?
The median annual wage is $43,780, or $21.05 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $41,600, so pay in Indianapolis, IN is 5.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Indianapolis, IN earns more than $61,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,070 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Elkhart, at $49,610 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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