Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse salary in Indiana
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in Indiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$65,720$31.60 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $64,400
Middle half earn$61,060 – $73,430Top 10%: $77,220+
Jobs14,4801.08× the U.S. concentration
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in Indiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $78,070 | $37.54 | 11,420 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $64,180 | $30.85 | 6,400 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $67,200 | $32.31 | 4,230 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $64,460 | $30.99 | 2,850 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $63,640 | $30.60 | 1,200 |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $63,680 | $30.62 | 1,160 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $66,310 | $31.88 | 1,140 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $64,140 | $30.84 | 1,060 |
| Evansville, IN | $64,700 | $31.10 | 680 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $65,240 | $31.37 | 610 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $62,460 | $30.03 | 400 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $65,160 | $31.33 | 330 |
| Bloomington, IN | $63,200 | $30.38 | 310 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $65,860 | $31.66 | 310 |
| Muncie, IN | $64,330 | $30.93 | 300 |
| Columbus, IN | $62,400 | $30.00 | 170 |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | $65,250 | $31.37 | 150 |
| Kokomo, IN | $67,240 | $32.33 | 140 |
Hospitals and jobs in Indiana
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in similar states
New York · $67,180 Michigan · $65,460 Virginia · $64,920 Pennsylvania · $63,940 Idaho · $63,800 Wisconsin · $63,760
Other healthcare salaries in Indiana
Registered Nurses · $83,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,060 Nursing Assistants · $38,330 Medical Assistants · $45,110 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,560 Nurse Practitioners · $128,830 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $57,080 Psychiatric Technicians · $40,910 Physicians, All Other · $366,190 Dental Assistants · $48,670 Pharmacists · $144,290 Physical Therapists · $101,560
Questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Indiana?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Indiana earned a median of $65,720 a year ($31.60 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $61,060 to $73,430.
Where in Indiana do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Indiana, pay was highest in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $78,070.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.