IN · Terre Haute · Updated October 15, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Terre Haute, IN

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Terre Haute area earn a median of $17.68 per hour, about $36,780 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $16.88 and $18.12. That ranks 252nd of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 133rd of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Terre Haute. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Terre Haute.

Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Terre Haute, IN

The metro median is 2% below the Indiana statewide median of $17.95 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 700 nursing assistants employed in the Terre Haute metro area, 10.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.21).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$14.43$30,01024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$16.88$35,11011% below U.S. median
Median$17.68$36,7807% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$18.12$37,6905% below U.S. median
Top 10%$21.23$44,16012% above U.S. median

How Terre Haute ranks

  • 252nd of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 133rd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th 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 Terre Haute

  • Overall prices in Terre Haute run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 48% below the U.S. average (index 51.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.68 median hour buys what $20.14 buys at the national price level, 6% 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.

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Estimate your Terre Haute paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$636
  • Per year: $31,824
  • Per month: $2,652

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Terre Haute metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Terre Haute

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).

Open Certified Nursing Assistant roles in Indiana

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Terre Haute as they open.

PermanentPosted today

CNA Hospice Aide

Amedisys · Richmond, IN

$18.00–$20.00/ hour
  • Hospice Full-Time
  • Req 57960
New this week
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Nursing Assistant

Veterans Health Administration · Indianapolis, IN

$40k–$61k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 887981100
View role
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

CNA Hospice Aide

Amedisys · Evansville, IN

$18.00–$20.00/ hour
  • Hospice Full-Time
  • Req 56447
View role
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

CNA Hospice Aide

Amedisys · Indianapolis, IN

$19.00–$21.00/ hour
  • Hospice Full-Time
  • Req 56523
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Hospitals in Terre Haute

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Terre Haute, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Union Hospital Inc
Terre Haute, IN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Terre Haute Regional Hospital
Terre Haute, IN
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Hamilton Center Inc
Terre Haute, IN
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo
Harsha Behavioral Center Inc
Terre Haute, IN
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Vigo County

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Vigo County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Bloomington, IN50 mi$17.63/hr79,986
Champaign, IL66 mi$21.02/hr91,961
Greenwood, IN68 mi$18.35/hr68,175
Indianapolis, IN69 mi$18.35/hr891,484
Lafayette, IN70 mi$17.50/hr71,757
Carmel, IN74 mi$18.35/hr103,606

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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.

Indiana state guide

Other healthcare roles in Terre Haute

Terre Haute city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Terre Haute, IN?

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Terre Haute metro area have a median pay of $17.68 per hour, about $36,780 a year. The middle half earn between $16.88 and $18.12 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Terre Haute a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?

Terre Haute ranks 133rd of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 252nd of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.

Where do certified nursing assistants work in Terre Haute?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Terre Haute, led by Union Hospital Inc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Indiana license to work in Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Vigo 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 Terre Haute?

The federal per diem benchmark in Terre Haute is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place certified nursing assistants in Terre Haute?

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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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2What they are offering now

Low$18Median$19.00High$25

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.

3Open now: 5 CNA roles

  1. CNA Hospice AidePermanent
    $18.00–$20.00/ hour
    Amedisys · Richmond, IN · posted today
  2. Nursing AssistantPermanent
    $40k–$61k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Indianapolis, IN · posted 8 days ago

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