PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Nursing Assistant
Veterans Health Administration · Indianapolis, IN
$40k–$61k/ year
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Indianapolis, IN
The median certified nursing assistant pay in the Indianapolis area is $18.35 per hour ($38,170 a year), with the typical range running from $17.45 to $20.62. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Indianapolis. The CMS hospital directory lists 14 hospitals in Indianapolis. The free report below lists employers near Indianapolis and what they pay.
- $18.35median pay per hour, Indianapolis
- $17–$21typical range per hour
- 9,430employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
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CNA Hospice Aide
Amedisys · Indianapolis, IN
$19.00–$21.00/ hour
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Patient Care Technician
Ascension Health · Indianapolis, IN
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Patient Care Technician - PCT
Fresenius Medical Care · Indianapolis, IN
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Patient Care Technician - PCT - Dialysis Preceptor
Fresenius Medical Care · Indianapolis, IN
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Certified Nursing Assistant Day Center
Ascension Health · Indianapolis, IN
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Certified Nursing Assistant Home Care
Ascension Health · Indianapolis, IN
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Certified Nurse Assistant, CNA - Nights - Full-time Weekends
ScionHealth · Indianapolis, IN
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $24.31 |
| Amedisys | 1 | $20 |
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Indianapolis, IN
The metro median is 2% above the Indiana statewide median of $17.95 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 9,430 nursing assistants employed in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area, 8.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.96).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $15.44 | $32,120 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.45 | $36,300 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Median | $18.35 | $38,170 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $20.62 | $42,890 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $22.36 | $46,510 | 18% above U.S. median |
How Indianapolis ranks
- 193rd of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 214th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 12 Indiana metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nursing Assistants (SOC 31-1131), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Indianapolis
- Overall prices in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $18.35 median hour buys what $19.18 buys at the national price level, 1% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Indianapolis paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$661
- Per year: $33,030
- Per month: $2,752
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Indianapolis
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $133 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,491 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,383 |
Travel certified nursing assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Indianapolis
CMS lists 14 hospitals in Indianapolis, 1 of the 8 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Health Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Community Hospital East Indianapolis, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Community Hospital North Indianapolis, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Community Hospital South, Inc. Indianapolis, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Eskenazi Health Indianapolis, IN | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Indiana University Health Indianapolis, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Indianapolis Va Medical Center Indianapolis, IN | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Ascension St Vincent Hospital Indianapolis, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Fairbanks Indianapolis, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Orthoindy Hospital Indianapolis, IN | Acute care | Other | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Marion County
HRSA lists 16 active primary care shortage designations that include Marion County (6 population-group, 10 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood, IN | 12 mi | $18.35/hr | 68,175 |
| Carmel, IN | 13 mi | $18.35/hr | 103,606 |
| Columbus, IN | 41 mi | $17.39/hr | 51,970 |
| Bloomington, IN | 47 mi | $17.63/hr | 79,986 |
| Kokomo, IN | 47 mi | $18.17/hr | 60,093 |
| Muncie, IN | 49 mi | $17.54/hr | 65,320 |
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Indiana · Certified Nursing Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Indiana
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Indiana requires for your role with the Indiana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Indiana taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do certified nursing assistants make in Indianapolis, IN?
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area have a median pay of $18.35 per hour, about $38,170 a year. The middle half earn between $17.45 and $20.62 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Indianapolis a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood ranks 214th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 193rd of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Indianapolis?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Indianapolis. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Indianapolis.
Do I need a Indiana license to work in Indianapolis as a certified nursing assistant?
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Indiana requires for your role with the Indiana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Indianapolis in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 16 active primary care shortage designations that include Marion County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Indianapolis?
The federal per diem benchmark in Indianapolis is $133 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,491 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- AmedisysRichmond, IN · 3 postings$19.00/ hr$18–$21
- CommonSpirit HealthBURIEN, WA · 7 postings$31.52/ hr$23–$41
- Emanate HealthCovina, CA · 6 postings$28.75/ hr$21–$34
- MultiCareTacoma, WA · 105 postings$28.55/ hr$21–$44
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5 CNA postings with published pay in Indiana, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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- CNA Hospice AidePermanent$18.00–$20.00/ hour
- Nursing AssistantPermanent$40k–$61k/ year
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