IN · Carmel · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Carmel, IN

Pay for physical therapists in the Carmel area centers on $48.05 per hour, or about $99,930 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.56 and the upper quarter over $52.19. That ranks 178th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 186th of 338 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Carmel. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Carmel.

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Physical Therapist pay in Carmel, IN

The metro median is 1% above the Indiana statewide median of $47.75 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 2,320 physical therapists employed in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area, 2.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.31).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.63$65,79035% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.56$80,20021% below U.S. median
Median$48.05$99,9301% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$52.19$108,5607% above U.S. median
Top 10%$60.26$125,34024% above U.S. median

How Carmel ranks

  • 178th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 186th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 11 Indiana metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physical Therapists (SOC 29-1123), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Carmel

  • Overall prices in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $48.05 median hour buys what $50.21 buys at the national price level, 3% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Carmel paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,730
  • Per year: $86,490
  • Per month: $7,208

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Carmel

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$133
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,491
13-week assignment$19,383

Travel physical therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Physical Therapist roles in Indiana

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PermanentPosted 3 days ago

Physical Therapist

CommonSpirit Health · Clarksville, IN

$40.95–$60.91/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101869286320
New this week
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Per diemPosted 27 days ago

Physical Therapist

Amedisys · Bloomington, IN

$65.00–$85.00/ hour
  • Homecare PRN
  • Req 56860
Top 25% pay
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Hospitals in Carmel

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Carmel, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St Vincent Heart Center
Carmel, IN
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5Yes
Indiana University Health North Hospital
Carmel, IN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Ascension St Vincent Carmel
Carmel, IN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Franciscan Health Orthopedic Hospital Carmel
Carmel, IN
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Westfield, IN5 mi$48.05/hr62,994
Noblesville, IN9 mi$48.05/hr75,239
Kokomo, IN34 mi$48.72/hr60,093
Muncie, IN43 mi$47.80/hr65,320
Lafayette, IN48 mi$42.76/hr71,757
Columbus, IN54 mi$38.17/hr51,970

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License and tax basics in Indiana

DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Indiana requires for your role with the Indiana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Indiana taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Indiana state guide

Other healthcare roles in Carmel

Carmel city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Carmel, IN?

Physical Therapists in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area have a median pay of $48.05 per hour, about $99,930 a year. The middle half earn between $38.56 and $52.19 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Carmel a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?

Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood ranks 186th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 178th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Where do physical therapists work in Carmel?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Carmel, led by St Vincent Heart Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Indiana license to work in Carmel as a physical therapist?

DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Indiana requires for your role with the Indiana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Carmel?

The federal per diem benchmark in Carmel is $133 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,491 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • CommonSpirit HealthClarksville, IN · 3 postings$50.93/ hr$39–$61
  • Select MedicalClarksville, IN · 3 postings$40.38/ hr$35–$50
  • Grandison Management, Inc.Indiana · 8 wage offers$34.89/ hr$34–$36

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2What they are offering now

Low$35Median$48.73High$61

7 PT postings with published pay in Indiana, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 7 PT roles

  1. Physical TherapistPermanent
    $40.95–$60.91/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Clarksville, IN · posted 3 days ago
  2. Physical Therapist - Full TimePermanent
    $77k–$104k/ year
    Select Medical · Fort Wayne, IN · posted 3 days ago

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