Physician Assistants Salary in Indianapolis, IN

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

Median annual salary $130,930 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $62.95
10th percentile $104,030
90th percentile $180,610
Employed locally 640
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $104,030
    25th
    $126,570
    50th (median)
    $130,930
    75th
    $154,170
    90th
    $180,610

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 170% Median Physician Assistants salary is 70% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    Nearby metros — Physician Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $166,730
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $164,750
    Salinas, CA $163,700
    Washington $156,990
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $154,400
    Joplin, MO-KS $152,550

    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 Physician Assistants make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Indianapolis, IN is $62.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.21 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Indianapolis, IN is 1.7% below the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $104,030 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,570.