Average Physical Therapist Salary

$43.02/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Indianapolis, IN is $43.02 per hour. This is 7% lower than the Indiana average of $46.03.

Last updated on October 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Physical Therapist salaries in Indianapolis, IN compared to State and National Averages

$43.02/hour

Indianapolis, IN

13% lower than the US average.

$46.03/hour

Indiana

6% lower than the US average.

$48.69/hour

United States

How Physical Therapist Salaries in Indianapolis Compare to Other Cities

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Chicago, Illinois

$51/hour

This is 16% higher than the Indianapolis average of $43.02.

Racine, Wisconsin

$43/hour

This is 1% higher than the Indianapolis average of $43.02.

Hendersonville, North Carolina

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What cities in Indiana pay the most for Physical Therapists?

Only Indianapolis, Indiana reports pay data for Physical Therapists, averaging $43 per hour. Indianapolis, Indiana also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the Indianapolis, IN average for Therapists is $43 per hour, roughly in line with Indianapolis, Indiana.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Indianapolis, Indiana$43$55

Last updated on October 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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