Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Indiana | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $83,500 | $98,331 | -15% |
| Median hourly wage | $40.14 | $47.27 | -15% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $89,496.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $80,045 | $60,450 | $97,650 | 90 |
The median annual salary for a Registered Nurse in Indiana is $83,500, or about $40.14 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Registered Nurses is $98,331. Indiana is -15% below the national median.
Entry-level registered nurses in Indiana typically earn from $60,450 depending on the city and employer.
With 68,980 registered nurse jobs on record and a median salary of $83,500, Indiana offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.