How much does a registered nurse make in Indiana?
$83,500a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in Indiana. That is $40.14 an hour or $6,958 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.14
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 68,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,750Median: $83,500Highest 10%: $105,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,750 | $32.09 | |
| 25th | $78,750 | $37.86 | |
| Median | $83,500 | $40.14 | |
| 75th | $100,400 | $48.27 | |
| 90th | $105,800 | $50.84 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $100,500 |
| South Bend, IN | $93,540 |
| Elkhart, IN | $88,100 |
| Louisville, KY | $84,850 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $84,230 |
| Evansville, IN | $83,820 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $83,650 |
| Kokomo, IN | $83,370 |
| Michigan City, IN | $82,300 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $81,550 |
| Lafayette, IN | $80,790 |
| Bloomington, IN | $80,370 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $79,630 |
| Muncie, IN | $79,500 |
| Columbus, IN | $77,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 33. North Carolina | $84,350 |
| 34. Florida | $84,190 |
| 35. Wyoming | $83,760 |
| 36. Indiana | $83,500 |
| 37. Oklahoma | $82,920 |
| 38. Ohio | $82,510 |
| 39. South Carolina | $82,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $40.14 ($83,500 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $83,500 against $97,550 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Indiana rank for registered nurse pay?
Indiana ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays registered nurses the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $100,500 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.