Medical Assistants pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for medical assistants is $21.69 an hour ($45,110 a year). About 19,630 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($45,690). Indiana ranks 28th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical assistants in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.82 | $37,060 |
| 25% of workers | $18.83 | $39,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.69 | $45,110 |
| 75% of workers | $22.74 | $47,290 |
| 90% of workers | $24.27 | $50,480 |
Medical Assistants pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $46,900 | 6,580 |
| Fort Wayne | $45,220 | 1,760 |
| Kokomo | $44,700 | 170 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $44,600 | 840 |
| Columbus | $44,580 | 400 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $44,550 | 570 |
| Michigan City-La Porte | $44,520 | 240 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $44,350 | 400 |
| Evansville | $43,980 | 890 |
| Bloomington | $43,900 | 480 |
| Muncie | $40,940 | 410 |
| Terre Haute | $36,960 | 570 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for medical assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +12.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 109,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $83,500 |
| Nursing Assistants | $38,330 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $65,720 |
| Dental Assistants | $48,670 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $47,670 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $47,960 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $43,490 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $79,380 |
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