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Ascension Health · Evansville, IN
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Registered Nurse jobs in Evansville, IN
The median registered nurse pay in the Evansville area is $38.00 per hour ($79,040 a year), with the typical range running from $35.63 to $46.33. That ranks 276th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 235th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Evansville. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Evansville.
- $38.00median pay per hour, Evansville
- $36–$46typical range per hour
- 4,270registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 92cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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41 more open roles from employers in Evansville. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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PRN Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (RN)
Deaconess Health System · Evansville, IN
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Registered Nurse - Med/Surg (RN)
Deaconess Health System · Evansville, IN
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Registered Nurse (RN)
Deaconess Health System · Evansville, IN
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Registered Nurse - Cardiac Renal Unit
Deaconess Health System · Evansville, IN
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Registered Nurse - Surgical Medical
Deaconess Health System · Evansville, IN
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Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (RN)
Deaconess Health System · Evansville, IN
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Registered Nurse - Surgical Medical (RN)
Deaconess Health System · Evansville, IN
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Registered Nurse - Cardiac Neuro ICU
Deaconess Health System · Evansville, IN
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Registered Nurse - Med/Surg
Deaconess Health System · Evansville, IN
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Registered Nurse - Ortho Neuro Trauma
Deaconess Health System · Evansville, IN
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Registered Nurse - Stepdown
Deaconess Health System · Evansville, IN
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Registered Nurse pay in Evansville, IN
The metro median is 2% below the Indiana statewide median of $38.82 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 4,270 registered nurses employed in the Evansville metro area, 31.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.48).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $28.60 | $59,490 | 36% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $35.63 | $74,110 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.00 | $79,040 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $46.33 | $96,370 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $48.11 | $100,070 | 7% above U.S. median |
How Evansville ranks
- 276th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 235th of 335 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, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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Get my free pay reportWhat 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 $38.00 median hour buys what $41.52 buys at the national price level, 8% below 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$1,368
- Per year: $68,400
- Per month: $5,700
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
| 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 registered 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 Registered Nurse roles in Indiana
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Evansville as they open.
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Registered Nurse -Dialysis
Veterans Health Administration · Indianapolis, IN
$77k–$147k/ year
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RN Home Health - PRN
CommonSpirit Health · Indianapolis, IN
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Registered Nurse / RN, Hospice
AccentCare · Carmel, IN
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AccentCare · Indianapolis, IN
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Veterans Health Administration · Vincennes, IN
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Amedisys · Bloomington, IN
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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 registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St Vincent Evansville Evansville, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Deaconess Hospital Inc Evansville, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Evansville State Hospital Evansville, IN | Psychiatric | Government and federal | 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 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.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro, KY | 28 mi | $38.23/hr | 60,675 |
| Bowling Green, KY | 92 mi | $36.84/hr | 79,076 |
| Bloomington, IN | 98 mi | $37.66/hr | 79,986 |
| Clarksville, TN | 99 mi | $37.47/hr | 185,690 |
| Terre Haute, IN | 102 mi | $38.05/hr | 58,531 |
| Jeffersonville, IN | 103 mi | $39.04/hr | 52,912 |
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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 registered nurses make in Evansville, IN?
Registered Nurses in the Evansville metro area have a median pay of $38.00 per hour, about $79,040 a year. The middle half earn between $35.63 and $46.33 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Evansville a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Evansville ranks 235th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 276th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Where do registered 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 registered 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.
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Your RN pay reportEvansville, IN · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationIndianapolis, IN · 4 postings$51.10/ hr$33–$72
- CommonSpirit HealthIndianapolis, IN · 3 postings$44.19/ hr$34–$53
- AccentCareIndianapolis, IN · 2 postings$43.27/ hr$41–$46
- Westways Staffing Services, Inc.Bloomington, IN · 3 wage offers$43.20/ hr$36–$43
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$33Median$43.58High$62
15 RN postings with published pay in Indiana, 14 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 15 RN roles
- Registered Nurse -DialysisPermanent$77k–$147k/ year
- RN Home Health - PRNPer diem$35.53–$52.85/ hour
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