Physical Therapists pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for physical therapists is $48.83 an hour ($101,560 a year). About 6,130 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($102,760). Indiana ranks 22nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physical therapists in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.00 | $76,960 |
| 25% of workers | $39.69 | $82,540 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.83 | $101,560 |
| 75% of workers | $55.19 | $114,800 |
| 90% of workers | $60.28 | $125,390 |
Physical Therapists pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $103,770 | 2,790 |
| Bloomington | $102,750 | 130 |
| Muncie | $101,710 | 80 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $100,890 | 80 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $100,310 | 180 |
| Fort Wayne | $98,450 | 450 |
| Michigan City-La Porte | $98,420 | 50 |
| Kokomo | $98,350 | 60 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $98,270 | 200 |
| Evansville | $96,820 | 340 |
| Columbus | $96,400 | 90 |
| Terre Haute | $94,760 | 80 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physical therapists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +11.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 13,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $83,500 |
| Physicians, All Other | $366,190 |
| Occupational Therapists | $97,020 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $65,280 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $66,660 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,100 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $177,710 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,830 |
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