Registered Nurses Salary in Northern Indiana

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

Median annual salary $77,470 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.25
10th percentile $61,260
90th percentile $96,650
Employed locally 2,550
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,260
    25th
    $67,710
    50th (median)
    $77,470
    75th
    $84,270
    90th
    $96,650

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,760
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,610
    Psychiatric Technicians$37,890
    Emergency Medical Technicians$40,210
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$57,250
    Dental Hygienists$81,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Northern Indiana is $37.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Northern Indiana is 17.2% 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $61,260 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,710.