Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Indianapolis, IN

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

Median annual salary $62,890 -4% vs national
Median hourly $30.24
10th percentile $51,990
90th percentile $86,540
Employed locally 760
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,990
    25th
    $62,630
    50th (median)
    $62,890
    75th
    $75,920
    90th
    $86,540

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 82% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Modesto, CA $96,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Spartanburg, SC $85,470
    Salinas, CA $84,210

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $84,210
    Redding, CA $81,530
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $81,060
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $80,890
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $79,320
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,940

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $31,490
    Nursing Assistants $38,170
    Medical Assistants $45,080
    Dental Assistants $48,960
    Phlebotomists $38,970
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Indianapolis, IN is $30.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.84 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Indianapolis, IN is 4% below the national median of $65,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $51,990 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,630.