Physical Therapist Salary in Indiana (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Physical Therapists in Indiana, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Indiana Median
$101,560
per year
Hourly Rate
$48.83
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-1% vs US median
US median $102,760
State Rank
#22 of 51
6,130 employed here

How much does a Physical Therapist make in Indiana?

A Physical Therapist working in Indiana earns a median salary of $101,560 per year, or about $48.83 per hour. That is 1% below the national median of $102,760 for this occupation.

Within Indiana, entry-level pay starts around $76,960 while the top 10% make $125,390 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $82,540 and $114,800 a year.

Physical Therapist salary range in Indiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$76,960$37.00
25th percentile (early career)$82,540$39.68
50th percentile (median)$101,560$48.83
75th percentile (experienced)$114,800$55.19
90th percentile (top earners)$125,390$60.28

How Indiana compares

Indiana ranks 22nd out of 51 states and territories for Physical Therapist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$124,190
2Alaska$115,280
3New Jersey$112,140
4Nevada$111,250
5Maryland$106,890

Working as a Physical Therapist in Indiana

Nationally, about 267,000 people work as Physical Therapists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Indiana pay ($101,560) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Physical Therapist make in Indiana?
The median Physical Therapist salary in Indiana is $101,560 per year, or about $48.83 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $76,960 at the entry level to $125,390 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Indiana pay compare to the national average?
Indiana pays Physical Therapists about 1% less than the national median of $102,760. Indiana ranks 22nd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Indiana a good state for Physical Therapists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $101,560 a year. About 6,130 Physical Therapists are employed in Indiana. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Indiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Indiana include Cardiologist ($588,890), Surgeon, All Other ($459,300), Radiologist ($430,640), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.