How much does a physical therapist make in Indianapolis?
$103,800a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $49.89 an hour or $8,648 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.89
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 101 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 2,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,790Median: $103,800Highest 10%: $124,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,790 | $37.40 | |
| 25th | $82,920 | $39.87 | |
| Median | $103,800 | $49.89 | |
| 75th | $116,500 | $56.03 | |
| 90th | $124,800 | $59.98 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for physical therapists.
| Chicago, IL | $105,700 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $102,900 |
| Bloomington, IN | $102,800 |
| Louisville, KY | $102,300 |
| Muncie, IN | $101,700 |
| Elkhart, IN | $100,900 |
| Lafayette, IN | $100,300 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $98,450 |
| Michigan City, IN | $98,420 |
| Kokomo, IN | $98,350 |
| South Bend, IN | $98,270 |
| Evansville, IN | $96,820 |
| Columbus, IN | $96,400 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $94,760 |
Related jobs in Indianapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $511,400 |
| Surgeon | $459,300 |
| Anesthesiologist | $374,700 |
| Neurologist | $365,500 |
| Physician | $364,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $346,900 |
| Physician | $342,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $289,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $287,100 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $284,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $49.89 ($103,800 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
Yes: $103,800 against $102,800 nationally, 1% more.
How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $101,600, so Indianapolis pays 2% more.
Where does Indianapolis rank for physical therapist pay?
101 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,800 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.