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Registered Nurse PCU
Ascension Health · Kokomo, IN
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Registered Nurse jobs in Kokomo, IN
Pay for registered nurses in the Kokomo area centers on $40.81 per hour, or about $84,880 a year. The lower quarter earns under $33.93 and the upper quarter over $41.61. That ranks 141st of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 87th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Kokomo. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Kokomo.
- $40.81median pay per hour, Kokomo
- $34–$42typical range per hour
- 780registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 90cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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10 more open roles from employers in Kokomo. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery
Ascension Health · Kokomo, IN
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Ascension Health · Kokomo, IN
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Registered Nurse Acute Rehab
Ascension Health · Kokomo, IN
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Dialysis Registered Nurse
US Renal Care · Kokomo, IN
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Registered Nurse Float
Ascension Health · Kokomo, IN
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Registered Nurse ED
Ascension Health · Kokomo, IN
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Registered Nurse Clinic Occupational Health and Wellness
Ascension Health · Kokomo, IN
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Registered Nurse Lactation
Ascension Health · Kokomo, IN
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Registered Nurse OR
Ascension Health · Kokomo, IN
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Registered Nurse pay in Kokomo, IN
The metro median is 5% above the Indiana statewide median of $38.82 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 780 registered nurses employed in the Kokomo metro area, 21.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.03).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.10 | $62,610 | 33% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $33.93 | $70,570 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Median | $40.81 | $84,880 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $41.61 | $86,550 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $50.56 | $105,160 | 12% above U.S. median |
How Kokomo ranks
- 141st of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 87th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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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- Overall prices in Kokomo run 10% below the U.S. average (index 89.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 41% below the U.S. average (index 59.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $40.81 median hour buys what $45.52 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Kokomo paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,469
- Per year: $73,458
- Per month: $6,122
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Kokomo metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Kokomo
| 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 Kokomo 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
$35.53–$52.85/ hour
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Registered Nurse / RN, Hospice
AccentCare · Carmel, IN
$85k–$95k/ year
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AccentCare · Indianapolis, IN
$85k–$95k/ year
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Veterans Health Administration · Vincennes, IN
$69k–$129k/ year
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Registered Nurse - Home Health
Amedisys · Bloomington, IN
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Hospitals in Kokomo
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Kokomo, 2 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 Kokomo Kokomo, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Community Howard Regional Health Inc. Kokomo, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 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 Howard County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Howard County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield, IN | 30 mi | $39.09/hr | 62,994 |
| Noblesville, IN | 30 mi | $39.09/hr | 75,239 |
| Carmel, IN | 34 mi | $39.09/hr | 103,606 |
| Anderson, IN | 35 mi | $39.09/hr | 55,851 |
| Fishers, IN | 36 mi | $39.09/hr | 103,986 |
| Lafayette, IN | 39 mi | $37.18/hr | 71,757 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Kokomo, IN?
Registered Nurses in the Kokomo metro area have a median pay of $40.81 per hour, about $84,880 a year. The middle half earn between $33.93 and $41.61 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Kokomo a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Kokomo ranks 87th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 141st of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.
Where do registered nurses work in Kokomo?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Kokomo, led by Ascension St Vincent Kokomo. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Indiana license to work in Kokomo 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 Kokomo in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Howard 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 Kokomo?
The federal per diem benchmark in Kokomo 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 registered nurses in Kokomo?
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Your RN pay reportKokomo, 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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