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Clinical Nurse Specialist 1.0 Days
Franciscan Health · Lafayette, IN
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Registered Nurse jobs in Lafayette, IN
Pay for registered nurses in the Lafayette area centers on $37.18 per hour, or about $77,340 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.00 and the upper quarter over $45.53. That ranks 314th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 293rd of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Lafayette. The free report below lists employers near Lafayette and what they pay.
- $37.18median pay per hour, Lafayette
- $37–$46typical range per hour
- 1,900registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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10 more open roles from employers in Lafayette. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Registered Nurse
Franciscan Health · Lafayette, IN
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Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health
LifePoint Health · Lafayette, IN
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Risk Management and Patient Safety Specialist RN
Franciscan Health · Lafayette, IN
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago
RN PACE
Franciscan Health · Lafayette, IN
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN
Fresenius Medical Care · Lafayette, IN
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Home Health RN
Franciscan Health · Lafayette, IN
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Dialysis Registered Nurse
US Renal Care · Lafayette, IN
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Hospice RN
Franciscan Health · Lafayette, IN
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PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Registered Nurse PACU
Franciscan Health · Lafayette, IN
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Registered Nurse pay in Lafayette, IN
The metro median is 4% below the Indiana statewide median of $38.82 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 1,900 registered nurses employed in the Lafayette-West Lafayette metro area, 18.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.87).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.06 | $64,600 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.00 | $76,960 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.18 | $77,340 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $45.53 | $94,700 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $46.49 | $96,700 | 3% above U.S. median |
How Lafayette ranks
- 314th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 293rd of 335 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, 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 Lafayette
- Overall prices in Lafayette-West Lafayette run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 24% below the U.S. average (index 76.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.18 median hour buys what $39.79 buys at the national price level, 12% 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 Lafayette paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,338
- Per year: $66,924
- Per month: $5,577
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lafayette-West Lafayette metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Lafayette
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $126 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,400 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,200 |
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. 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 Lafayette 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
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Registered Nurse / RN, Hospice
AccentCare · Indianapolis, IN
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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 Lafayette
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Lafayette, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital Lafayette, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Franciscan Health Lafayette Lafayette, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Sycamore Springs Lafayette, IN | Psychiatric | For-profit | 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 Tippecanoe County
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Tippecanoe 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.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kokomo, IN | 39 mi | $40.81/hr | 60,093 |
| Westfield, IN | 45 mi | $39.09/hr | 62,994 |
| Carmel, IN | 48 mi | $39.09/hr | 103,606 |
| Noblesville, IN | 52 mi | $39.09/hr | 75,239 |
| Fishers, IN | 56 mi | $39.09/hr | 103,986 |
| Indianapolis, IN | 57 mi | $39.09/hr | 891,484 |
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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 Lafayette, IN?
Registered Nurses in the Lafayette-West Lafayette metro area have a median pay of $37.18 per hour, about $77,340 a year. The middle half earn between $37.00 and $45.53 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lafayette a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Lafayette-West Lafayette ranks 293rd of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 314th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do registered nurses work in Lafayette?
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Lafayette, led by Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Indiana license to work in Lafayette 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 Lafayette in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Tippecanoe 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 Lafayette?
The federal per diem benchmark in Lafayette is $126 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,400 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your RN pay reportLafayette, 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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