Registered Nurses Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $79,470 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.21
10th percentile $62,090
90th percentile $97,760
Employed locally 830
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,090
    25th
    $75,860
    50th (median)
    $79,470
    75th
    $94,130
    90th
    $97,760

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 113% Median Registered Nurses salary is 13% 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 Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,890
    Nurse Practitioners $124,020
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $75,280
    Pharmacists $133,360
    Physical Therapists $98,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Michigan City?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Michigan City, IN is $38.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.41 or more per hour.

    Is Michigan City above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Michigan City, IN is 15.1% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $62,090 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,860.