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Internal Registry RN - Psych Acute
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL
$60.00–$60.00/ hour
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Registered Nurse jobs in Gary, IN
Registered Nurses in the Gary area earn a median of $46.38 per hour, about $96,480 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $39.10 and $50.35. That ranks 85th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 104th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 177 open roles with published pay are listed for Gary and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Gary and what they pay.
- $46.38median pay per hour, Chicago
- $39–$50typical range per hour
- 100,620registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 177open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Registered Nurse roles near Gary
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Registered Nurse RN - CVOR Open Heart Surgery
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL
$37.12–$56.26/ hour
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Admissions RN
Acadia Healthcare · Chicago, IL
$36.00–$55.74/ hour
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Acadia Healthcare · Chicago, IL
$36.00–$55.74/ hour
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Registered Nurse - Step-Down Unit
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Joliet, IL
$35.70–$54.11/ hour
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Registered Nurse - ICU
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Joliet, IL
$35.70–$54.11/ hour
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Registered Nurse - Emergency Services
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Joliet, IL
$35.70–$54.11/ hour
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Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Joliet, IL
$35.70–$54.11/ hour
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Registered Nurse
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Joliet, IL
$35.70–$54.11/ hour
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Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN
Fresenius Medical Care · Lincolnwood, IL
$33.00–$56.00/ hour
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Registered Nurse - Dialysis
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Olympia Fields, IL
$35.35–$53.58/ hour
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Registered Nurse RN - Acute Medical Surgical
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Des Plaines, IL
$35.35–$53.58/ hour
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More open Registered Nurse roles in Gary
1 more open role from employers in Gary. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN
Fresenius Medical Care · Gary, IN
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 73 | $44.47 |
| Silver Cross Hospital | 60 | $38.75 |
| Advocate Health | 23 | $44.38 |
| Fresenius Medical Care | 6 | $46.25 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | 3 | $44.64 |
| AccentCare | 3 | $43.75 |
| Acadia Healthcare | 2 | $45.87 |
| Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | 2 | $47.70 |
Registered Nurse pay in Gary, IN
The metro median is 19% above the Indiana statewide median of $38.82 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 100,620 registered nurses employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 22.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.06).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $34.65 | $72,070 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.10 | $81,330 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Median | $46.38 | $96,480 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.35 | $104,730 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $56.77 | $118,080 | 26% above U.S. median |
How Gary ranks
- 85th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 104th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
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.
What your pay buys in Gary
- Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $46.38 median hour buys what $44.77 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Gary paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,670
- Per year: $83,484
- Per month: $6,957
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Gary
| 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).
Hospitals in Gary
CMS lists 1 hospital in Gary, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Hospitals Inc Gary, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Lake County
HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Lake County (1 geographic, 1 population-group, 5 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond, IN | 8 mi | $46.38/hr | 76,030 |
| Oak Lawn, IL | 23 mi | $46.38/hr | 56,531 |
Registered Nurse jobs in Indiana · Registered 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.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Gary, IN?
Registered Nurses in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $46.38 per hour, about $96,480 a year. The middle half earn between $39.10 and $50.35 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Gary a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 104th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 85th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Gary?
We list 177 open roles with published pay from 12 employers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Gary.
Do I need a Indiana license to work in Gary 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 Gary in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Lake 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 Gary?
The federal per diem benchmark in Gary 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 reportGary, 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
+ 13 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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