Physical Therapist salary in Indiana
What physical therapists earn in Indiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$101,560$48.83 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $102,760
Middle half earn$82,540 – $114,800Top 10%: $125,390+
Jobs6,1301.11× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist pay in Indiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $105,720 | $50.83 | 7,880 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $103,770 | $49.89 | 2,790 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $102,890 | $49.47 | 2,090 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $102,260 | $49.17 | 1,140 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $98,450 | $47.33 | 450 |
| Evansville, IN | $96,820 | $46.55 | 340 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $100,290 | $48.21 | 230 |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $97,960 | $47.10 | 210 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $98,270 | $47.24 | 200 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $100,310 | $48.23 | 180 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $101,530 | $48.81 | 170 |
| Bloomington, IN | $102,750 | $49.40 | 130 |
| Columbus, IN | $96,400 | $46.35 | 90 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $100,890 | $48.50 | 80 |
| Muncie, IN | $101,710 | $48.90 | 80 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $94,760 | $45.56 | 80 |
| Kokomo, IN | $98,350 | $47.28 | 60 |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | $98,420 | $47.32 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Indiana
Physical Therapist pay in similar states
Minnesota · $102,010 Wisconsin · $101,840 Hawaii · $101,700 Virginia · $101,450 Pennsylvania · $101,380 South Carolina · $101,330
Other healthcare salaries in Indiana
Registered Nurses · $83,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,060 Nursing Assistants · $38,330 Medical Assistants · $45,110 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,720 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,560 Nurse Practitioners · $128,830 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $57,080 Psychiatric Technicians · $40,910 Physicians, All Other · $366,190 Dental Assistants · $48,670 Pharmacists · $144,290
Questions
How much does a physical therapist make in Indiana?
Physical Therapists in Indiana earned a median of $101,560 a year ($48.83 an hour) in May 2025, 1% less than the national median of $102,760. The middle half earned $82,540 to $114,800.
Where in Indiana do physical therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Indiana, pay was highest in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $105,720.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.