How long does medical office administrator training take in Indiana?

Most people become a Medical Office Administrator in Indiana through a short medical-office or administrative certificate; most states do not license this role.

Do medical office administrators need a license in Indiana?

No statewide license is required for medical office administrators in Indiana. See the licensing section above for the credential path.

How to Become a Medical Office Administrator in Indiana (2026)

Q: How much do medical office administrators earn in Indiana?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), medical office administrators in Indiana earned a median annual wage of approximately $44,060.

Q: What is the job outlook for medical office administrators in Indiana?

Indiana currently employs approximately 21,180 workers, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 4.2% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034.

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Indiana employs about 21,180 medical office administrators earning a median $44,060 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Training as a Medical Office Administrator here means completing a short medical-office or administrative certificate; most states do not license this role.

Compare Medical Office Administrator Schools in Indiana

BOC Score, tuition, graduation rate, and median graduate earnings from federal IPEDS and U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard data. Tuition is the published annual figure for the latest reported year and excludes room, board, books and fees. Earnings are reported across all programs at the school (all majors), not a single trade. Distance is measured from the page's primary location.
#	School	BOC Score (0–100)	Tuition (published, per year)	Median grad earnings (all majors)	Graduation rate	Online	Distance
1	University of Northwestern Ohio	63.8	$13,875	$56,340	54%	Yes*	110 mi
2	Edison State Community College	63.0	$4,499 in-state / $8,346 out-of-state	$53,413	38%	Yes*	105 mi
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3	James A. Rhodes State College	60.9	$4,560 in-state / $9,120 out-of-state	$57,771	47%	Yes*	112 mi
4	Moraine Valley Community College	60.0	$3,822 in-state / $9,846 out-of-state	$51,357	40%	Yes*	125 mi
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5	Sinclair Community College	55.7	$3,675 in-state / $8,556 out-of-state	$48,980	41%	Yes*	113 mi
6	Northwest State Community College	49.9	$4,698 in-state / $9,170 out-of-state	$50,785	46%	Yes*	124 mi
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7	Glen Oaks Community College	46.3	$4,176 in-state / $6,624 out-of-state	$52,191	43%	Yes*	111 mi
8	Purdue University Global	45.8	$10,101 in-state / $14,412 out-of-state	$54,301	50%	Yes*	39 mi
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9	Beckfield College-Florence	44.7	$13,295	$56,129	32%	Yes*	125 mi
10	Danville Area Community College	41.5	$4,440 in-state / $7,440 out-of-state	$47,299	45%	—	76 mi
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Schools closest to the page's primary location are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the page's primary location is shown for reference. The BOC Score is an independent measure of school outcomes (graduation, earnings, net price, retention) expressed as a 0–100 percentile within each school's peer group; higher is better and advertising never affects it. *Online availability refers to coursework; hands-on trade training is completed in person. Read the full methodology.

Indiana employs approximately 21,180 medical office administrators according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $44,060 ¹. Nationally, medical office administrator employment is projected to grow 4.2% from 2024 to 2034, with about 85,900 openings per year ². This page covers how to become a Medical Office Administrator in Indiana, including licensing requirements, training programs, and salary data.

At a Glance

Training paths: medical office administration certificate or short course (find programs)
Typical timeline: a short medical-office or administrative certificate; most states do not license this role
Median wage (Indiana): $44,060 per year ¹

Quick Answers About How to Become a Medical Office Administrator in Indiana

How to become a Medical Office Administrator in Indiana? Complete a short medical-office or administrative certificate; most states do not license this role. Confirm credential rules with the program and employer.

How long does it take? Most people finish a short medical-office or administrative certificate; most states do not license this role. Confirm current hour totals with the program and employer.

Do I need a license in Indiana? Licensing varies. See the licensing section below for the Indiana path.

What do medical office administrators earn in Indiana? The median annual wage for medical office administrators in Indiana is $44,060 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $35,970 and experienced professionals can earn $56,610 or more ¹.

How to Become a Medical Office Administrator in Indiana

Complete a short medical-office program. Finish a certificate or short course in medical office administration or train on the job. This is not a registered apprenticeship and not a health-information technician degree.
Build office skills. Employers look for scheduling, EHR, insurance, and front-desk skills. Optional administrative credentials can help hiring.
Most states do not license this role. Do not apply to a licensing board. Do not treat health-information technician, RHIT, or nursing licenses as the medical-office path.

Steps and hour totals vary by credential level; confirm current requirements with the program and employer before you enroll.

Medical Office Administrator License Requirements in Indiana

Most states do not license medical office administrators. Employers expect a short certificate or on-the-job training, not a statewide occupational license.

Typical path

Complete a short medical-office program or OJT.
Optional administrative credentials.
Do not apply to a licensing board for this role.

Hour totals, fees, and reciprocity rules change. Confirm current requirements with the program and employer before you enroll.

Medical Office Administrator Wages by Metro Area in Indiana

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Wages by Metro Area in Indiana

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), medical secretaries and administrative assistants wages in Indiana vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin	20,020	$47,680	$48,370	$38,970	$60,680
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood	8,260	$46,030	$45,400	$37,200	$58,200
Louisville/Jefferson County	7,910	$44,430	$43,260	$35,560	$53,450
Cincinnati	7,140	$46,180	$46,470	$37,140	$60,550
Fort Wayne	1,760	$45,030	$44,240	$35,990	$56,930
Evansville	940	$38,220	$41,690	$35,360	$50,200
South Bend-Mishawaka	870	$42,580	$43,080	$35,430	$52,270
Elkhart-Goshen	550	$40,930	$42,600	$35,510	$50,400
Bloomington	500	$41,630	$42,670	$35,930	$49,650
Terre Haute	460	$38,310	$41,070	$34,570	$48,500
Lafayette-West Lafayette	450	$43,840	$43,720	$36,120	$56,880
Muncie	440	$40,520	$40,640	$34,100	$48,420
Columbus	390	$42,110	$42,690	$35,780	$53,840
Kokomo	230	$43,890	$43,710	$36,230	$56,070
Michigan City-La Porte	220	$39,640	$42,160	$34,960	$55,040

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for medical office administrators in Indiana? Indiana currently employs approximately 21,180 medical office administrators ¹. Nationally, medical office administrator employment is projected to grow 4.2% from 2024 to 2034 ².

What training programs are available in Indiana? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and state-approved training programs. Use the school finder above to search for programs in Indiana.

How much do medical office administrators earn in Indiana compared to the national average? The median annual wage for medical office administrators in Indiana is $44,060, which is $580 below the national median of $44,640 according to BLS data ¹.

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References

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Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)