Medical Assistants Salary in Indianapolis, IN

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

Median annual salary $45,080 +2% vs national
Median hourly $21.67
10th percentile $37,120
90th percentile $49,670
Employed locally 8,130
National median $44,200

Compare Medical Assistants salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Indianapolis, IN stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Medical Assistants
in
Indianapolis, IN
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,120
    25th
    $38,620
    50th (median)
    $45,080
    75th
    $46,940
    90th
    $49,670

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Medical Assistants salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington $55,120
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,180
    Minnesota $49,380
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $49,040
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $48,690
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $48,600

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $31,490
    Nursing Assistants $38,170
    Dental Assistants $48,960
    Phlebotomists $38,970
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,140
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Indianapolis, IN is $21.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.13 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Indianapolis, IN is 2% above the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,120 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,620.