Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $50,170 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.12
10th percentile $36,920
90th percentile $76,590
Employed locally 1,130
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,920
    25th
    $46,870
    50th (median)
    $50,170
    75th
    $61,590
    90th
    $76,590

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 65% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Painters, Construction and Maintenance

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $79,960
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $72,970
    Hawaii $67,620
    Urban Honolulu, HI $66,610
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $66,290
    Fairbanks-College, AK $65,830

    Nearby metros — Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $63,140
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $62,750
    Illinois $62,390
    Warner Robins, GA $62,300
    Springfield, IL $62,170
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,230

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,650
    Electricians $64,120
    Carpenters $61,870
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,780
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $80,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Painters, Construction and Maintenance make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Indianapolis, IN is $24.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.42 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Painters, Construction and Maintenance salaries?

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Indianapolis, IN is 3.1% above the national median of $48,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $36,920 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,870.