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

Physician Assistant Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$132,050/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$63.49/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
2,110
public U.S. Median
$135,880
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$141,489 #24 of 51

Physician Assistant pay in Indiana, explained

Physician assistants in Indiana earn a median of $132,050 per year ($63.49 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $105,810, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $196,280. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $132,050 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $132,050 is worth about $141,489 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #24 for real pay (vs #35 on the sticker number).

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$105,810
$50.87/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$132,050
$63.49/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$196,280
$94.37/hr

Physician Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $132,050 $141,489
Ohio $132,090 $142,378 −$40
Illinois $131,950 $132,005 +$100
Michigan $131,510 $136,681 +$540
Kentucky $120,760 $133,941 +$11,290

Physician Assistant in Indiana: FAQ

How much do physician assistants make in Indiana?

Physician assistants in Indiana earn a median of $132,050 per year ($63.49 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.

Does Indiana pay physician assistants well?

At $132,050, Indiana pays 3% below the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 2,110 work in the state.

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