Pediatricians, General pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $140,450 a year or less, while the top 10% make $276,030 or more. The middle half of pediatricians, general in Indianapolis earn between $167,610 and $212,530.
- $140K10th
- $168K25th
- $170KMedian
- $213K75th
- $276K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $186,190 | $15,516 | $89.51 |
| Median | $170,020 | $14,168 | $81.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $167,610 | $13,968 | $80.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $212,530 | $17,711 | $102.18 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pediatricians, General pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Pediatricians, general in Indianapolis earn 5% less than the Indiana average ($195,330) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($212,110). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $210,040.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $186,190 | $170,020 | $140,450 | $276,030 | 920 |
| Indiana | $195,330 | $177,300 | $140,450 | $277,150 | 1,080 |
| United States | $212,110 | $210,040 | $91,470 | $338,500 | 39,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Pediatricians, General salary after taxes in Indianapolis
On the average salary of $186,190, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $129,335 a year, or $10,778 a month and $4,974 every two weeks. Taxes take 31% 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 pediatricians, general? 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 $186,190 buys what about $194,564 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 1.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Pediatricians, General salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$206,240
- Dayton, OH$218,770
- Lexington, KY$173,670
- Chicago, IL$219,140
- Kalamazoo, MI$228,260
- Toledo, OH$243,460
Highest-paying cities for pediatricians, general
Sacramento, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($340,410).
- Sacramento, CA$340,410
- Vallejo, CA$306,510
- St. Cloud, MN$304,330
- Fresno, CA$294,660
- Manchester, NH$288,830
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Pediatricians, General salary in Indianapolis: questions
How much do pediatricians, general make an hour in Indianapolis?
$89.52 an hour on average, and $81.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pediatricians, general salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $140,450 a year and the 25th percentile is $167,610, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pediatricians, general take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $129,335 a year ($10,778 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $186,190. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do pediatricians, general earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($212,110).
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 29-1221; area Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 3.30, this job is 3.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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