Registered Nurses Salary in Indianapolis, IN

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

Median annual salary $81,310 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.09
10th percentile $66,340
90th percentile $105,480
Employed locally 26,240
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,340
    25th
    $77,120
    50th (median)
    $81,310
    75th
    $100,220
    90th
    $105,480

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 106% Median Registered Nurses salary is 6% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $135,080
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $130,680
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $130,160
    Redding, CA $124,990
    Washington $112,180
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $106,530

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,440
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,260
    Physicians, All Other $364,040
    Nurse Practitioners $130,950
    Psychiatric Technicians $43,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Indianapolis, IN is $39.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.60 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Indianapolis, IN is 13.1% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $66,340 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,120.