Medical assistant jobs in Indiana

Roughly 19,630 people hold medical assistant jobs in Indiana. That comes to 6.1 medical assistant jobs for every 1,000 jobs statewide, according to federal labor figures. That places Indiana 13th among the 50 states and DC for this job count.

For job hunting, openings count for more than the total. Each year, the state labor agency expects roughly 3,110 openings, including new jobs and workers who leave the work. For annual openings, Indiana ranks 12th out of 51.

Yes. Indiana's labor agency expects the field to grow from 22,670 jobs in 2024 to 25,300 in 2034, an increase of 11.6%. The US figure comes in slightly higher at 12.5%, and Indiana ranks 39th of 51 for growth.

Indiana's growth trails the national rate, but steady openings each year mean employers keep hiring. That is a good reason to start now.

In Indiana, medical assistants earn a median of $45,110 a year, which works out to $21.69 an hour. Half of medical assistants earn more than that figure, and the other half earn less. Across the country, the median is $45,690. For pay, Indiana places 28th among the 50 states and DC, based on federal wage data.

Earnings differ from one job to the next. In Indiana, the middle half of earners make from $39,160 to $47,290 yearly. The bottom tenth earn $37,060 or less. The top-paid tenth of earners bring in $50,480 or more each year.

Some of the biggest job markets include areas in Indiana along with nearby areas. Live near Chicago, Cincinnati or Louisville? These figures cover jobs in Indiana and in the neighbouring state.

The Indianapolis metro area has about 6,580 medical assistant jobs, with median pay of $46,900 a year. Among the areas listed, the Chicago area pays the most.

No. Indiana law does not mention medical assistants or ask for state certification. Instead, an exception within the state's Medical Practice Act covers people employed by a physician.

The law sets 2 limits. Medication may be given only when the physician you work for gives a specific order, and diagnosing or prescribing is off limits.

Because the state sets no rule of its own, each employer decides what training and national certification it wants. An accredited program puts you in a strong spot either way.

Our list includes 14 Indiana schools that report medical assistant graduates to a federal education survey, which we located through College Navigator. Nine of those schools run an accredited program. When a program is accredited, an outside group such as CAAHEP or ABHES has reviewed it and confirmed it meets set standards for what it teaches.

Ready to take the first step? Pick an accredited Indiana program on our Indiana program page and send the short Request information form. It goes straight to that school.

Among career schools that report this information, the median length of a program is 9 months. Most programs run for 7 to 9 months; some finish in 6 months or less, while others stretch beyond a year.

National medians for 2023 to 2024 are shown here. Of the schools on our list, 1,049 take part in federal student aid programs. Ask the school about aid when you request information.

Certain programs allow you to take classes from home through distance education. Hands-on clinical practice remains in person. This is called a practicum or externship. Nationwide, 30 programs offer all their classes through distance education, and 14 hold accreditation.

If distance classes suit you, pick an accredited program on our online programs page and send the short Request information form.

Pay for this work sits close to that of other entry-level health jobs. The numbers below are US medians for May 2025.

A typical program takes about 9 months, and pay is on par with nursing assistants and phlebotomists. Choose an accredited program on our Indiana program page and send your Request information form today.