Physician Assistant Salary in Indianapolis, IN
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The median physician assistant in the Indianapolis area earns $131,950 a year ($63.44 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($135,880) and about the same as the Indiana median ($132,050). Half of the 700 physician assistants there earn between $125,360 and $153,580.
| Annual pay | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $105,970 | $105,810 | $99,380 |
| 25th percentile | $125,360 | $123,220 | $120,670 |
| Median | $131,950 | $132,050 | $135,880 |
| 75th percentile | $153,580 | $166,230 | $163,980 |
| 90th percentile | $177,240 | $196,280 | $190,280 |
| Average | $136,870 | $144,260 | $141,280 |
| Jobs | 700 | 2,110 | 162,150 |
Indianapolis, IN ranks 33rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($223,640).
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- San Jose, CA: $223,640
- San Francisco, CA: $184,380
- New York, NY: $167,650
- Seattle, WA: $167,290
- Riverside, CA: $165,490
- San Diego, CA: $165,160
- Portland, OR: $163,810
- Los Angeles, CA: $161,890
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.