PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Nurse Practitioner - Physician Assistant
BrightSpring Health Services · Indianapolis, IN
$100k–$120k/ year
Physician Assistant jobs in Carmel, IN
Physician Assistants in the Carmel area earn a median of $62.95 per hour, about $130,930 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $60.85 and $74.12. That ranks 135th of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 140th of 301 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Carmel and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Carmel.
- $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 16 days ago
Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant
Ascension Health · Carmel, 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 Carmel 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 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 $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 Carmel 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 Carmel
| Item | Federal 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 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. 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 Carmel
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Carmel, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent Heart Center Carmel, IN | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Indiana University Health North Hospital Carmel, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ascension St Vincent Carmel Carmel, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Franciscan Health Orthopedic Hospital Carmel Carmel, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Hamilton County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Hamilton County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield, IN | 5 mi | $62.95/hr | 62,994 |
| Noblesville, IN | 9 mi | $62.95/hr | 75,239 |
| Kokomo, IN | 34 mi | $63.56/hr | 60,093 |
| Muncie, IN | 43 mi | $61.39/hr | 65,320 |
| Lafayette, IN | 48 mi | $63.85/hr | 71,757 |
| Columbus, IN | 54 mi | $60.48/hr | 51,970 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in Carmel, 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 Carmel 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 Carmel?
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 Carmel.
Do I need a Indiana license to work in Carmel 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 Carmel in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Hamilton 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 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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Your PA pay reportCarmel, 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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