IN · Evansville · Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Evansville, IN

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Evansville area earn a median of $29.83 per hour, about $62,050 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $27.95 and $32.11. That ranks 143rd of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 83rd of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Evansville. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Evansville.

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7 more open roles from employers in Evansville. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 7 days ago

LPN Dispensing Nurse

Acadia Healthcare · Evansville, IN

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Per diemPosted 20 days ago

LPN - Hospice - PRN

Enhabit Home Health · Evansville, IN

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Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Evansville, IN

The metro median is 3% below the Indiana statewide median of $30.62 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 630 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Evansville metro area, 4.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.14).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.04$47,92023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$27.95$58,1407% below U.S. median
Median$29.83$62,050in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$32.11$66,7907% above U.S. median
Top 10%$35.81$74,48019% above U.S. median

How Evansville ranks

  • 143rd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 83rd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th of 12 Indiana metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (SOC 29-2061), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Evansville

  • Overall prices in Evansville run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 33% below the U.S. average (index 66.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $29.83 median hour buys what $32.59 buys at the national price level, 9% 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 Evansville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,074
  • Per year: $53,694
  • Per month: $4,474

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

Travel assignment per diem in Evansville

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 licensed practical nurse 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 Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Indiana

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Hospitals in Evansville

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Evansville, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ascension St Vincent Evansville
Evansville, IN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Deaconess Hospital Inc
Evansville, IN
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Evansville State Hospital
Evansville, IN
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

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

Primary care shortage areas in Vanderburgh County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Vanderburgh County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 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.

Licensed Practical Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Owensboro, KY28 mi$28.71/hr60,675
Bowling Green, KY92 mi$28.97/hr79,076
Bloomington, IN98 mi$29.42/hr79,986
Clarksville, TN99 mi$27.55/hr185,690
Terre Haute, IN102 mi$28.94/hr58,531
Jeffersonville, IN103 mi$29.92/hr52,912

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Indiana · Licensed Practical Nurse jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Indiana

Indiana is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Indiana license by endorsement.

Indiana taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Indiana state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Evansville

Evansville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Evansville, IN?

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Evansville metro area have a median pay of $29.83 per hour, about $62,050 a year. The middle half earn between $27.95 and $32.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Evansville a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?

Evansville ranks 83rd of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 143rd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Where do licensed practical nurses work in Evansville?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Evansville, led by Ascension St Vincent Evansville. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Indiana license to work in Evansville as a licensed practical nurse?

Indiana is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Indiana license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Evansville in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Vanderburgh 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 Evansville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Evansville 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 licensed practical nurses in Evansville?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • AmedisysBloomington, IN · 3 postings$34.50/ hr$28–$39
  • MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 4 postings$47.83/ hr$32–$63
  • CommonSpirit HealthWOODLAND, CA · 5 postings$41.23/ hr$31–$51
  • Boston Medical CenterMassachusetts · 3 postings$40.82/ hr$33–$48

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2What they are offering now

Low$28Median$34.50High$39

3 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in Indiana, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 LPN / LVN roles

  1. Licensed Practical NursePermanent
    $28.00–$38.00/ hour
    Amedisys · Bloomington, IN · posted 2 days ago
  2. Licensed Practical NursePermanent
    $30.00–$39.00/ hour
    Amedisys · Indianapolis, IN · posted 14 days ago

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