Healthcare Carmel, IN Pop. 99,757

Physical Therapist Salary in Carmel, Indiana

The median physical therapist salary in Carmel, IN is $102,606 per year, which is 5.0% above the national median and 16.7% above the Indiana state average.

City Median
$102,606
vs State Avg
+$14,658
vs National
+$4,886
Cost of Living
105%

Physical Therapist Salary in Carmel by Experience

In Carmel, an entry-level physical therapist earns around $71,400, while experienced professionals earn up to $134,400 per year. The local cost of living index is 105% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$71,400
+$3,400 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$102,900
+$4,900 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$134,400
+$6,400 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Carmel, IN

Percentile Carmel
10th Percentile $70,140
25th Percentile $84,210
Median (50th) $102,606
75th Percentile $122,220
90th Percentile $136,710

Physical Therapist Salary in Other Indiana Cities

Indianapolis, IN
$90,880
Pop. 887,642
Fort Wayne, IN
$83,062
Pop. 263,886
Evansville, IN
$82,085
Pop. 117,429
South Bend, IN
$81,108
Pop. 103,453

How to Become a Physical Therapist in Carmel

Education

Most physical therapist positions require a doctoral degree. Carmel and the surrounding Indiana area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Manual TherapyExercise PrescriptionPatient AssessmentRehabilitationAnatomyDocumentation

Job Outlook

Nationally, physical therapist employment is projected to grow 15% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Carmel may vary based on local industry and population growth.