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Licensed Practical Nurse
Amedisys · Terre Haute, IN
$30.00–$39.00/ hour
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Terre Haute, IN
Pay for licensed practical nurses in the Terre Haute area centers on $28.94 per hour, or about $60,200 a year. The lower quarter earns under $24.08 and the upper quarter over $30.67. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Terre Haute. That ranks 209th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 70th of 341 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Terre Haute.
- $28.94median pay per hour, Terre Haute
- $24–$31typical range per hour
- 410licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 5% below the Indiana statewide median of $30.62 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 410 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Terre Haute metro area, 6.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.56).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.51 | $38,500 | 38% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $24.08 | $50,090 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $28.94 | $60,200 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.67 | $63,790 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $33.97 | $70,660 | 13% above U.S. median |
How Terre Haute ranks
- 209th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 70th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 11th 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.
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 $28.94 median hour buys what $32.96 buys at the national price level, 10% 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 Terre Haute paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,042
- Per year: $52,092
- Per month: $4,341
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
| Item | Federal 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).
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 licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Hospital Inc Terre Haute, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Terre Haute Regional Hospital Terre Haute, IN | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Hamilton Center Inc Terre Haute, IN | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Harsha Behavioral Center Inc Terre Haute, IN | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | 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 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.
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IN | 50 mi | $29.42/hr | 79,986 |
| Champaign, IL | 66 mi | $30.10/hr | 91,961 |
| Greenwood, IN | 68 mi | $31.23/hr | 68,175 |
| Indianapolis, IN | 69 mi | $31.23/hr | 891,484 |
| Lafayette, IN | 70 mi | $30.71/hr | 71,757 |
| Carmel, IN | 74 mi | $31.23/hr | 103,606 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do licensed practical nurses make in Terre Haute, IN?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Terre Haute metro area have a median pay of $28.94 per hour, about $60,200 a year. The middle half earn between $24.08 and $30.67 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Terre Haute a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
Terre Haute ranks 70th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 209th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Terre Haute?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Terre Haute. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Terre Haute.
Do I need a Indiana license to work in Terre Haute 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 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 licensed practical nurses in Terre Haute?
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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
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