How Much Does a Medical Assistant Make in Indiana in 2026?

A typical Medical Assistant in Indiana earns about $21.69 per hour, or roughly $45,110 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from that annual figure, pay works out to about $3,759 a month and $868 a week. These figures represent typical pay across the state, before accounting for city or experience differences.

That typical pay sits about 1% below the national figure of $45,690 a year, according to the same data. Indiana ranks 28th among the 50 states and Washington, D.C., in typical pay for Medical Assistants. The state employs about 19,630 Medical Assistants, compared with 817,870 nationwide, giving a sense of scale for the profession here.

Entry-level positions in Indiana typically offer around $17.82 an hour, or about $37,060 a year, for those just starting out. Slightly more experienced Medical Assistants, often those a few years into the role, typically see pay closer to $18.83 an hour, or $39,160 a year. Pay generally moves toward the state's typical figure of $45,110 within the first few years on the job.

Experienced Medical Assistants in Indiana often earn upwards of $22.74 an hour, or about $47,290 a year. The top 10% of earners make over $24.27 an hour, or $50,480 a year. That's a spread of $13,420 between entry-level and top pay, a gap that typically reflects years of experience, the type of practice or facility, and which city the job is in.

Indiana's typical pay for Medical Assistants has climbed from $28,990 in 2015 to $45,110 in 2025, a gain of $16,120 over the decade. That's a rise of 56%, with pay increasing in every year of the ten-year period. The climb was steady, moving from under $30,000 to over $45,000 without any sharp drops.

Nationally, typical pay for Medical Assistants rose 49% over the same decade, so Indiana's gain outpaced the national trend by seven percentage points. For someone starting as a Medical Assistant in Indiana now, that decade of steady increases is a reasonable baseline, though it comes with no promise of future gains. The comparison suggests Indiana pay has been catching up gradually rather than falling behind.

Pay runs highest in the Naperville metro area, where Medical Assistants typically earn $47,270 a year, about 5% above the state figure. These city figures reflect each city's full metro area, not just the city limits. Carmel, Indianapolis, and Greenwood follow closely behind, with typical pay around $46,900 a year.

The lowest typical pay in the state is in Terre Haute, at $36,960 a year, a spread of $10,310 between the highest- and lowest-paying areas. Naperville also has the largest Medical Assistant workforce among Indiana's metro areas, with about 15,640 workers. Lower pay in places like Terre Haute usually tracks a lower cost of living rather than a difference in the work itself.

Among neighboring states, Illinois pays the most, with typical pay of $46,090 a year, about 2% above Indiana's figure. Ohio, Michigan, and Kentucky all pay less, with Kentucky the lowest at $39,270 a year, about 13% below Indiana. Michigan sits in between at $39,870, roughly 12% lower. Medical Assistant licensing or certification earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, easing a move across the border.

Medical Assistants in Indiana typically earn $45,110 a year, or $21.69 an hour, up 56% over the past decade. That puts Indiana pay slightly below the national figure, though the gap is small. Anyone considering the role should check Indiana's medical assistant certification or registry requirements for specifics on credentialing, and review city-level pages for local pay figures before deciding where to work.