What RNs earn in Indianapolis
Registered nurses in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro earn a median of $84,230 a year, 14% below the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $79,080 and $101,970, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Indianapolis ranks #43 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $84,230 | $79,080 – $101,970 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,460 | $122,720 – $136,130 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $225,590 | $184,920 – $274,990 |
| Nurse Midwife | $101,630 | $101,630 – $102,920 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Indianapolis nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,473 a month in Indianapolis, which is roughly 21% of a median RN salary before taxes. That leaves RNs here more room in the budget than in most big nursing markets.
About 25,800 RNs work in this metro, the #29 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 235 healthcare employers in Indianapolis, Carmel and Greenwood, including 86 behavioral health facilities, 58 long-term care facilities, 38 outpatient surgery centers and 30 dialysis centers.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Indianapolis
Every hospital below has its own page with pay context, nearby openings and a direct line to its careers site.
Nursing jobs in Indiana
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Indianapolis healthcare news
- Franciscan Health Indianapolis named top hospital in IndianaDaily Journal · Sep 30
- Indiana's Sigma Nursing CEO voted out after allegedly caught saying slurs on leaked callWKRC · Sep 22
- 17-year-old girl flown to Indianapolis hospital after being struck by car in Tippecanoe CountyWTHR · Sep 15
- Why Tyrese Haliburton is returning to the Pacers at Iowa StateYahoo Sports · Oct 6
- Tyrese Haliburton visits patients at Peyton Manning Children's HospitalIndyStar · Sep 22
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How much do registered nurses make in Indianapolis?
The median RN salary in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro is $84,230 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $79,080 and $101,970.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Indianapolis?
Nurse practitioners in the Indianapolis metro earn a median of $130,460 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Indianapolis?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,473 a month in Indianapolis, roughly 21% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Indianapolis?
Hospitals in the Indianapolis area include St Vincent Heart Center, Franciscan Health Indianapolis, Indiana University Health North Hospital, Ascension St Vincent Carmel, Community Hospital East. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Indianapolis?
Browse current Indiana openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Indianapolis can find you, and compare pay using the Indiana salary guide.