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Medical Assistant Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$45,110/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$21.69/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
19,630
public U.S. Median
$45,690
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$48,334 #11 of 51

Medical Assistant pay in Indiana, explained

Medical assistants in Indiana earn a median of $45,110 per year ($21.69 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $45,690. Entry-level workers earn around $37,060, while the most experienced medical assistants reach about $50,480. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $45,110 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $45,110 is worth about $48,334 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #11 for real pay (vs #28 on the sticker number).

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Medical Assistant pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,060
$17.82/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$45,110
$21.69/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$50,480
$24.27/hr

Medical Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $45,110 $48,334
Illinois $46,090 $46,109 −$980
Ohio $42,810 $46,144 +$2,300
Michigan $39,870 $41,438 +$5,240
Kentucky $39,270 $43,556 +$5,840

Medical Assistant in Indiana: FAQ

How much do medical assistants make in Indiana?

Medical assistants in Indiana earn a median of $45,110 per year ($21.69 per hour), compared with $45,690 nationally.

Does Indiana pay medical assistants well?

At $45,110, Indiana pays 1% below the national median for medical assistants. An estimated 19,630 work in the state.

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