PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Nurse Practitioner - Physician Assistant
BrightSpring Health Services · Indianapolis, IN
$100k–$120k/ year
Physician Assistant jobs in Anderson, IN
The median physician assistant pay in the Anderson area is $62.95 per hour ($130,930 a year), with the typical range running from $60.85 to $74.12. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Anderson and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Anderson. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Anderson.
- $62.95median pay per hour, Indianapolis
- $61–$74typical range per hour
- 640physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Physician Assistant
GoHealth Urgent Care · Anderson, IN
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The metro median is 1% below the Indiana statewide median of $63.56 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 640 physician assistants employed in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.58).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $50.02 | $104,040 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $60.85 | $126,570 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Median | $62.95 | $130,930 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $74.12 | $154,170 | 16% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $86.83 | $180,610 | 36% above U.S. median |
How Anderson ranks
- 135th of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 140th of 301 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 9 Indiana metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physician Assistants (SOC 29-1071), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Anderson
- 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 $62.95 median hour buys what $65.78 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 Anderson paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,266
- Per year: $113,310
- Per month: $9,443
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 Anderson
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel physician assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).
Hospitals in Anderson
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Anderson, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Hospital Of Anderson And Madison County Anderson, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Ascension St Vincent Anderson Anderson, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Madison County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Madison County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Physician Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noblesville, IN | 17 mi | $62.95/hr | 75,239 |
| Fishers, IN | 17 mi | $62.95/hr | 103,986 |
| Muncie, IN | 17 mi | $61.39/hr | 65,320 |
| Kokomo, IN | 35 mi | $63.56/hr | 60,093 |
| Columbus, IN | 62 mi | $60.48/hr | 51,970 |
| Lafayette, IN | 65 mi | $63.85/hr | 71,757 |
Physician Assistant jobs in Indiana · Physician Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Indiana
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. 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.
Other healthcare roles in Anderson
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Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in Anderson, IN?
Physician Assistants in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area have a median pay of $62.95 per hour, about $130,930 a year. The middle half earn between $60.85 and $74.12 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Anderson a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood ranks 140th of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 135th of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physician assistants in Anderson?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Anderson.
Do I need a Indiana license to work in Anderson as a physician assistant?
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. 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.
Is Anderson in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Madison County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Anderson?
The federal per diem benchmark in Anderson is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physician assistants in Anderson?
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Your PA pay reportAnderson, IN · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- IU Health Care AssociatesIndianapolis, IN · 1 wage offer$111.00/ hr$111–$111
- Indiana University IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN · 1 wage offer$111.00/ hr$111–$111
- Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Physicians, Inc.Muncie, IN · 1 wage offer$82.69/ hr$83–$83
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$83Median$111.00High$111
3 employer-reported wage offers for PA in federal filings in Indiana, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 1 PA roles
- Nurse Practitioner - Physician AssistantPermanent$100k–$120k/ year
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