salary$131,950 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$105,970per year
Top pay (top 10%)$177,240per year
Jobs in the area700people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Carmel?
Cheap. Rent of $2,004 a month takes 18.2% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Carmel, IN?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area is $131,950 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $105,970 and $177,240.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Carmel?
Typical rent of $2,004 a month takes 18.2% of the median physician assistant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area.