salary$46,900 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,430per year
Top pay (top 10%)$56,430per year
Jobs in the area6,580people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Indianapolis?
Expensive. Rent of $1,465 a month takes 37.5% of the median medical assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Indianapolis, IN?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area is $46,900 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $38,430 and $56,430.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Indianapolis?
Typical rent of $1,465 a month takes 37.5% of the median medical assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area.