Registered Nurses Salary in Muncie, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muncie, IN

Median annual salary $77,970 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.49
10th percentile $63,010
90th percentile $98,720
Employed locally 1,210
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,010
    25th
    $75,830
    50th (median)
    $77,970
    75th
    $93,270
    90th
    $98,720

    Muncie economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 137% Median Registered Nurses salary is 37% 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 Muncie, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,970
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,750
    Nurse Practitioners$130,870
    Pharmacists$131,200
    Dental Hygienists$90,520
    Physicians, All Other$436,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Muncie?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Muncie, IN is $37.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.37 or more per hour.

    Is Muncie above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Muncie, IN is 16.7% 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 Muncie?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $63,010 per year in Muncie, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,830.