Registered Nurses Salary in Central Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $80,280 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.60
10th percentile $62,750
90th percentile $101,710
Employed locally 2,520
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,750
    25th
    $73,180
    50th (median)
    $80,280
    75th
    $84,970
    90th
    $101,710

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Related occupations in Central Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,050
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,530
    Psychiatric Technicians $37,640
    Emergency Medical Technicians $37,510
    Nurse Practitioners $124,420
    Medical Records Specialists $46,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Central Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Central Indiana is $38.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.33 or more per hour.

    Is Central Indiana above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Central Indiana is 14.2% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Central Indiana?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $62,750 per year in Central Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,180.