How much does a therapist make in Indianapolis?
$66,370a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $31.91 an hour or $5,531 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.91
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,640Median: $66,370Highest 10%: $103,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,640 | $18.10 | |
| 25th | $51,180 | $24.61 | |
| Median | $66,370 | $31.91 | |
| 75th | $74,120 | $35.63 | |
| 90th | $103,000 | $49.53 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for therapists.
| Chicago, IL | $157,500 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,690 |
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 therapist make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $31.91 ($66,370 a year).
Do therapists make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
No: $66,370 against $77,930 nationally, 15% less.
How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $61,720, so Indianapolis pays 8% more.
Where does Indianapolis rank for therapist pay?
45 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does a therapist make starting out in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,000 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.