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Physician Assistant Salary in Indiana (2026)
$63.49 per hour · take-home ≈ $97,627/year ($8,136/month) for a single filer
Indiana ranks 35th of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 2,110 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Indiana, the typical worker earns $132,050 a year — though pay ranges from $105,810 for newcomers to $196,280 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $105,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $123,220 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $132,050 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $166,230 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $196,280 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,110 Physician Assistant jobs in Indiana (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Physician Assistant salary of $132,050 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $97,627 — an effective tax rate of 26.1%.
| Gross (median) | $132,050 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,426 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,102 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$3,895 |
| Take-home (annual) | $97,627 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,136 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Indiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Indiana?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Indiana is $132,050 per year ($63.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $123,220 and $166,230.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $132,050, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $97,627 per year ($8,136 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.1%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 2,110 Physician Assistant jobs in Indiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Indiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Indiana.