Nurse Practitioners Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $130,950 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $62.96
10th percentile $103,870
90th percentile $171,940
Employed locally 2,800
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,870
    25th
    $124,340
    50th (median)
    $130,950
    75th
    $138,010
    90th
    $171,940

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 170% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 70% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $168,270
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $162,470
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $161,520
    Redding, CA $154,370
    Bellingham, WA $149,560
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $145,350

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,310
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,440
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,260
    Physicians, All Other $364,040
    Psychiatric Technicians $43,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Indianapolis, IN is $62.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.12 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Indianapolis, IN is 1.3% above the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $103,870 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $124,340.