verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Physical Therapist Assistant Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$65,280/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.39/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
2,830
public U.S. Median
$68,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$69,946 #23 of 51

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Indiana, explained

Physical therapist assistants in Indiana earn a median of $65,280 per year ($31.39 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $68,380. Entry-level workers earn around $46,410, while the most experienced physical therapist assistants reach about $80,060. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $65,280 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $65,280 is worth about $69,946 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #23 for real pay (vs #24 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist Assistant pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$46,410
$22.31/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$65,280
$31.39/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$80,060
$38.49/hr

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $65,280 $69,946
Illinois $65,240 $65,267 +$40
Ohio $63,820 $68,791 +$1,460
Michigan $61,670 $64,095 +$3,610
Kentucky $61,480 $68,191 +$3,800

Physical Therapist Assistant in Indiana: FAQ

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Indiana?

Physical therapist assistants in Indiana earn a median of $65,280 per year ($31.39 per hour), compared with $68,380 nationally.

Does Indiana pay physical therapist assistants well?

At $65,280, Indiana pays 5% below the national median for physical therapist assistants. An estimated 2,830 work in the state.

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