Physical Therapists Salary in Indianapolis, IN

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

Median annual salary $99,930 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $48.05
10th percentile $65,780
90th percentile $125,340
Employed locally 2,320
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,780
    25th
    $80,210
    50th (median)
    $99,930
    75th
    $108,560
    90th
    $125,340

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 130% Median Physical Therapists salary is 30% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Vallejo, CA $136,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $134,810
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $125,730
    Salinas, CA $123,960
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $120,190
    Redding, CA $113,150
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $112,310
    Warner Robins, GA $110,070

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,310
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,440
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,260
    Physicians, All Other $364,040
    Nurse Practitioners $130,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Indianapolis, IN is $48.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.98 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Indianapolis, IN is 1.1% below the national median of $101,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $65,780 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,210.