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Nurse salary in Indiana

Registered nurses in Indiana earn about $83,500 a year ($40.14/hr) — about 14% below the U.S. average. State figures are estimates based on national pay and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.

Registered nurse — Indiana

Verified public wage data

Median annual pay

$83,500

-14% vs national

Hourly

$40.14/hr

Median $83,500

$66,750Middle 50%: $78,750–$100,410$105,750

Typical range: $78,750–$100,410; What most nurses earn
High end: $105,750; Top earners
Entry level: $66,750; Newer nurses

Explore Indiana nurse pay

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IndianapolisCity / metro$84,230/yr$40.50/hrVerified public wage data Fort WayneCity / metro$79,630/yr$38.28/hrVerified public wage data

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Nurse pay by type in Indiana

Estimated annual pay by nurse type, ranked. Local figures are estimates.

All nurse roles in Indiana

Estimated pay for every nurse type in Indiana — open one for the full local breakdown.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist$212,930 Nurse Practitioner$128,830 Nurse Manager$108,550 Travel Nurse$104,380 Certified Nurse Midwife$101,630 Flight Nurse$96,020 ICU Nurse$93,520 ER Nurse$91,850 NICU Nurse$91,850 Cath Lab Nurse$91,850 Operating Room Nurse$90,180 Nurse Informaticist$90,180 Charge Nurse$89,350 Labor & Delivery Nurse$88,510 PACU Nurse$88,510 Transplant Nurse$88,510 Trauma Nurse$88,510 Oncology Nurse$87,680 Case Management Nurse$87,680 Endoscopy Nurse$87,680 Cardiac Nurse$86,840 Neuroscience Nurse$86,840 Psychiatric Nurse$86,010 Telemetry Nurse$86,010 Pediatric Nurse$85,170 Correctional Nurse$85,170 Orthopedic Nurse$85,170 Gastroenterology Nurse$85,170 Registered Nurse$83,500 Med-Surg Nurse$83,500 Dialysis Nurse$83,500 Wound Care Nurse$83,500 Infusion Nurse$83,500 Occupational Health Nurse$83,500 Aesthetic Nurse$83,500 Rehabilitation Nurse$83,500 Urology Nurse$83,500 Hospice Nurse$82,670 Home Health Nurse$81,830 Ambulatory Care Nurse$81,830 Telehealth Nurse$81,000 Clinic Nurse$77,660 Public Health Nurse$76,820 School Nurse$75,150 Licensed Practical Nurse$65,720 Licensed Vocational Nurse$65,720 Nursing Assistant (CNA)$38,330

What affects nurse pay in Indiana

Pay below the national median; low cost of living. Within Indiana, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, the mix of hospitals vs long-term care and clinics, union presence, shift differentials, and how short-staffed local employers are. Advanced-practice roles (NP, CRNA) and critical-care specialties command the highest pay. Use the calculator to estimate your own.

Where this figure comes from

This is the actual median wage reported for Indiana in official U.S. government wage data — about 14% below the U.S. average. It is measured from employer-reported payroll, not estimated from a national average.

In Indiana, the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,750 and the highest-paid 10% about $105,750. Where you land depends on specialty, shift, overtime, union status, employer type, and years of experience.

Source year: 2025. Updated when new official wage data is published.

How to use this state figure

It’s the median actually reported for Indiana — half of nurses earn more, half earn less. A midpoint, not an offer you’re guaranteed.
Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Indiana make this page more precise over time.

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Source & confidence— A verified figure from official U.S. public wage data.

BLS OEWS (May 2025, state)

Indiana figures are published directly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for Indiana (May 2025). They are not estimated or adjusted.

Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology

Last reviewed July 17, 2026.

Nearby states

Illinois ($95,990)Iowa ($78,630)Kansas ($79,320)Michigan ($94,300)Minnesota ($101,510)