How much does a physician make in Columbus?
$369,300a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Columbus, IN metro area. That is $177.55 an hour or $30,780 a month.
- Hourly
- $177.55
- Vs. national median
- +39%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $154,400Median: $369,300Highest 10%: $494,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $154,400 | $74.23 | |
| 25th | $247,000 | $118.75 | |
| Median | $369,300 | $177.55 | |
| 75th | $374,100 | $179.87 | |
| 90th | $494,100 | $237.54 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Muncie, IN | $436,300 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $388,300 |
| Elkhart, IN | $383,700 |
| Lafayette, IN | $368,800 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $364,000 |
| Michigan City, IN | $354,700 |
| Evansville, IN | $342,500 |
| Bloomington, IN | $340,200 |
| Louisville, KY | $335,700 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $315,600 |
| South Bend, IN | $295,500 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $226,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $94,820 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Pharmacist | $137,300 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $125,800 |
| Physician Assistant | $124,500 |
| Physical Therapist | $96,400 |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,810 |
| Registered Nurse | $77,030 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse | $62,400 |
| Medical Records Specialist | $49,270 |
| Psychiatric Technician | $40,990 |
| Pharmacy Technician | $38,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, IN metro area is $177.55 ($369,300 a year).
Do physicians make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $369,300 against $265,900 nationally, 39% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $366,200, so Columbus pays 1% more.
Where does Columbus rank for physician pay?
49 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $154,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $494,100 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.