Nursing Assistants Salary in Indianapolis, IN

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

Median annual salary $38,170 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.35
10th percentile $32,110
90th percentile $46,520
Employed locally 9,430
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,110
    25th
    $36,300
    50th (median)
    $38,170
    75th
    $42,900
    90th
    $46,520

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 50% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington $48,260
    Bellingham, WA $47,860
    Salinas, CA $47,500
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,910
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $46,900
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,140

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31,490
    Medical Assistants$45,080
    Dental Assistants$48,960
    Phlebotomists$38,970
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,140
    Physical Therapist Assistants$62,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Indianapolis, IN is $18.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.71 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Indianapolis, IN is 3.4% below the national median of $39,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nursing Assistants in Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,110 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,300.