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

Physical Therapist Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$101,560/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.83/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
6,130
public U.S. Median
$102,760
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$108,819 #17 of 51

Physical Therapist pay in Indiana, explained

Physical therapists in Indiana earn a median of $101,560 per year ($48.83 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $102,760. Entry-level workers earn around $76,960, while the most experienced physical therapists reach about $125,390. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $101,560 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $101,560 is worth about $108,819 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #17 for real pay (vs #22 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$76,960
$37.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$101,560
$48.83/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$125,390
$60.28/hr

Physical Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $101,560 $108,819
Illinois $105,250 $105,294 −$3,690
Ohio $103,050 $111,076 −$1,490
Michigan $100,900 $104,867 +$660
Kentucky $100,710 $111,703 +$850

Physical Therapist in Indiana: FAQ

How much do physical therapists make in Indiana?

Physical therapists in Indiana earn a median of $101,560 per year ($48.83 per hour), compared with $102,760 nationally.

Does Indiana pay physical therapists well?

At $101,560, Indiana pays 1% below the national median for physical therapists. An estimated 6,130 work in the state.

Physical Therapist salary in other states

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