Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Indiana
Certified Nursing Assistants in Indiana earn a median of $17.95 per hour, about $37,330 a year, 6% below the U.S. median of $19.01. The middle half earn between $17.14 and $20.37 per hour. The highest median among Indiana metro areas is in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN, at $18.35 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $17.95median pay per hour
- $37,330median pay per year
- 31,240employed in Indiana
- #35of 50 states by median pay
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Indiana: percentiles
| Level | Indiana per hour | Indiana per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $15.43 | $32,090 | $15.09 |
| Lower quartile | $17.14 | $35,650 | $17.44 |
| Median | $17.95 | $37,330 | $19.01 |
| Upper quartile | $20.37 | $42,370 | $22.15 |
| Top 10% | $21.88 | $45,510 | $24.11 |
Certified Nursing Assistant pay by metro area in Indiana
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Indiana median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $18.35 | $38,170 | 9,430 | 2% above | $19.18 |
| Kokomo, IN | $18.17 | $37,780 | 460 | 1% above | $20.27 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $18.16 | $37,760 | 1,510 | 1% above | $19.56 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $17.99 | $37,410 | 840 | in line with | $19.92 |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | $17.72 | $36,860 | 340 | 1% below | $19.33 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $17.68 | $36,780 | 700 | 2% below | $20.14 |
| Bloomington, IN | $17.63 | $36,670 | 580 | 2% below | $18.54 |
| Muncie, IN | $17.54 | $36,490 | 740 | 2% below | $19.90 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $17.50 | $36,400 | 850 | 3% below | $18.73 |
| Columbus, IN | $17.39 | $36,180 | 280 | 3% below | $18.70 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $17.35 | $36,090 | 3,190 | 3% below | $18.74 |
| Evansville, IN | $17.30 | $35,990 | 1,740 | 4% below | $18.90 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
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What employers are posting in Indiana
- 5roles with published pay
- $19median pay per hour
- $18–$21typical published range
- 3employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Amedisys | 3 | $19 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $24.31 |
| Select Medical | 1 | $18.87 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 5 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a certified nursing assistant make in Indiana?
The median is $17.95 per hour, about $37,330 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $15.43 and the top 10% earn over $21.88 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Indiana city pays certified nursing assistants the most?
Among Indiana metro areas, Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN has the highest median at $18.35 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Indiana rank for certified nursing assistant pay?
Indiana ranks 35th of 50 states by median certified nursing assistant pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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