How much does a physician make in Indianapolis?
$342,100a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $164.47 an hour or $28,510 a month.
- Hourly
- $164.47
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 43
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $216,100Median: $342,100Highest 10%: $359,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $216,100 | $103.91 | |
| 25th | $325,700 | $156.60 | |
| Median | $342,100 | $164.47 | |
| 75th | $342,700 | $164.76 | |
| 90th | $359,400 | $172.80 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Chicago, IL | $336,700 |
| Louisville, KY | $330,000 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $317,900 |
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 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $289,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $287,100 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $284,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $282,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $164.47 ($342,100 a year).
Do physicians make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
Yes: $342,100 against $312,400 nationally, 10% more.
How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $340,300, so Indianapolis pays 1% more.
Where does Indianapolis rank for physician pay?
7 of 43 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $216,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $359,400 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.