Physicians, Pathologists pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $216,130 a year or less, while the top 10% make $359,420 or more. The middle half of physicians, pathologists in Indianapolis earn between $325,730 and $342,700.
- $216K10th
- $326K25th
- $342KMedian
- $343K75th
- $359K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $313,590 | $26,132 | $150.76 |
| Median | $342,090 | $28,508 | $164.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $325,730 | $27,144 | $156.60 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $342,700 | $28,558 | $164.76 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physicians, Pathologists pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Physicians, pathologists in Indianapolis earn 5% more than the Indiana average ($299,840) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($285,420). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $312,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $313,590 | $342,090 | $216,130 | $359,420 | 260 |
| Indiana | $299,840 | $340,300 | $174,840 | $359,420 | 380 |
| United States | $285,420 | $312,400 | $92,540 | $449,970 | 11,110 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physicians, Pathologists salary after taxes in Indianapolis
On the average salary of $313,590, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $207,999 a year, or $17,333 a month and $8,000 every two weeks. Taxes take 34% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for physicians, pathologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $313,590 buys what about $327,694 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 6.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 0.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Physicians, Pathologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$276,540
- Louisville, KY$294,130
- Chicago, IL$339,170
- Columbus, OH$273,990
- St. Louis, MO$268,500
- Atlanta, GA$258,250
Highest-paying cities for physicians, pathologists
Tampa, FL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($345,500).
- Tampa, FL$345,500
- Baltimore, MD$343,850
- Miami, FL$340,620
- Chicago, IL$339,170
- Phoenix, AZ$323,670
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Physicians, Pathologists salary in Indianapolis: questions
How much do physicians, pathologists make an hour in Indianapolis?
$150.76 an hour on average, and $164.47 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physicians, pathologists salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $216,130 a year and the 25th percentile is $325,730, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physicians, pathologists take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $207,999 a year ($17,333 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $313,590. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do physicians, pathologists earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% more than the U.S. average for this job ($285,420).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1222; area Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.26, this job is 3.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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