SOC 29-1229 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physicians, All Other — Michigan City
Michigan City-La Porte, IN · 10 metro areas compared
In Michigan City, IN the median wage for Physicians, All Other reaches $354,700 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Michigan City, IN the median wage for Physicians, All Other reaches $354,700 a year. That is 33.4% more than the national median of $265,930. Pay ranges from under $125,180 at the tenth percentile to more than $529,270 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $213,000 to $529,270.
Employment stands at 50, or 1.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Muncie records the highest median at $436,300. Of the 195 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 1st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $125,180 | −52.9% |
| 25th | $213,000 | −19.9% |
| Median (50th) | $354,700 | +33.4% |
| 75th | $529,270 | +99.0% |
| 90th | $529,270 | +99.0% |
| Mean | $359,220 | +35.1% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muncie | $436,300 | 90 | |
| 2 | Fort Wayne | $388,320 | 710 | |
| 3 | Elkhart | $383,720 | 100 | |
| 4 | Columbus | $369,300 | 130 | |
| 5 | Lafayette | $368,750 | 120 | |
| 6 | Indianapolis | $364,040 | 3,730 | |
| 7 | Evansville | $342,470 | 220 | |
| 8 | Bloomington | $340,220 | 70 | |
| 9 | South Bend | $295,480 | 200 | |
| 10 | Terre Haute | $225,970 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan City run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $354,700 goes as far as $380,171 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 43.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$354,700as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$380,171US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $354,700 a year, 33.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $125,180 to $529,270 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Muncie, at $436,300.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physicians, All Other in Michigan City, IN?
The median annual wage is $354,700, or $170.53 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $265,930, so pay in Michigan City, IN is 33.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Michigan City, IN earns more than $529,270 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $125,180 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Muncie, at $436,300 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Michigan City, IN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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