How much does a nursing assistant make in Indiana?
$38,330a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in Indiana. That is $18.43 an hour or $3,194 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.43
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 33,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,390Median: $38,330Highest 10%: $46,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,390 | $17.01 | |
| 25th | $37,020 | $17.80 | |
| Median | $38,330 | $18.43 | |
| 75th | $44,420 | $21.36 | |
| 90th | $46,890 | $22.54 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $46,940 |
| Louisville, KY | $42,220 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $40,350 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $38,880 |
| South Bend, IN | $38,550 |
| Michigan City, IN | $38,400 |
| Columbus, IN | $38,260 |
| Kokomo, IN | $38,250 |
| Elkhart, IN | $38,150 |
| Lafayette, IN | $37,760 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $37,210 |
| Evansville, IN | $37,180 |
| Muncie, IN | $37,080 |
| Bloomington, IN | $36,820 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $36,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 35. Idaho | $38,650 |
| 36. North Carolina | $38,460 |
| 37. Kentucky | $38,370 |
| 38. Indiana | $38,330 |
| 39. Kansas | $38,010 |
| 40. Tennessee | $37,990 |
| 41. Georgia | $37,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $18.43 ($38,330 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $38,330 against $42,260 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Indiana rank for nursing assistant pay?
Indiana ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays nursing assistants the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $46,940 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.