Registered Nurse salary in Indiana
Registered Nurses in Indiana earn a median of $38.82 per hour, about $80,740 a year, 14% below the U.S. median of $45.00. The middle half earn between $35.91 and $46.53 per hour. The highest median among Indiana metro areas is in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI, at $41.18 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $38.82median pay per hour
- $80,740median pay per year
- 68,950registered nurses employed in Indiana
- #37of 50 states by median pay
Registered Nurse pay in Indiana: percentiles
| Level | Indiana per hour | Indiana per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.63 | $63,710 | $31.75 |
| Lower quartile | $35.91 | $74,690 | $37.79 |
| Median | $38.82 | $80,740 | $45.00 |
| Upper quartile | $46.53 | $96,780 | $51.90 |
| Top 10% | $49.91 | $103,810 | $65.06 |
Registered Nurse pay by metro area in Indiana
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Indiana median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $41.18 | $85,660 | 3,420 | 6% above | $44.35 |
| Kokomo, IN | $40.81 | $84,880 | 780 | 5% above | $45.52 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $39.16 | $81,450 | 1,660 | 1% above | $43.35 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $39.09 | $81,310 | 26,240 | 1% above | $40.85 |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | $38.21 | $79,470 | 830 | 2% below | $41.68 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $38.05 | $79,140 | 1,450 | 2% below | $43.34 |
| Evansville, IN | $38.00 | $79,040 | 4,270 | 2% below | $41.52 |
| Bloomington, IN | $37.66 | $78,320 | 1,460 | 3% below | $39.61 |
| Muncie, IN | $37.49 | $77,970 | 1,210 | 3% below | $42.53 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $37.35 | $77,690 | 6,450 | 4% below | $40.35 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $37.18 | $77,340 | 1,900 | 4% below | $39.79 |
| Columbus, IN | $36.62 | $76,160 | 710 | 6% below | $39.38 |
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
- 15roles with published pay
- $43.58median pay per hour
- $34–$61typical published range
- 6employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 4 | $51.10 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 3 | $44.19 |
| Amedisys | 3 | $36.59 |
| AccentCare | 2 | $43.27 |
| Select Medical | 2 | $42.71 |
| Bristol Myers Squibb | 1 | $75.87 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 15 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 registered nurse make in Indiana?
The median is $38.82 per hour, about $80,740 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $30.63 and the top 10% earn over $49.91 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Indiana city pays registered nurses the most?
Among Indiana metro areas, South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI has the highest median at $41.18 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Indiana rank for registered nurse pay?
Indiana ranks 37th of 50 states by median registered nurse 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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- 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
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