Nurse Practitioner salary in Indiana
What nurse practitioners earn in Indiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$128,830$61.94 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $132,300
Middle half earn$111,310 – $135,990Top 10%: $155,260+
Jobs7,4501.12× the U.S. concentration
Nurse Practitioner 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 | $131,740 | $63.34 | 6,530 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $128,700 | $61.88 | 2,820 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $130,460 | $62.72 | 2,530 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $122,900 | $59.09 | 1,580 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $127,050 | $61.08 | 820 |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $130,240 | $62.61 | 380 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $123,770 | $59.51 | 350 |
| Evansville, IN | $123,450 | $59.35 | 320 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $126,220 | $60.68 | 310 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $126,820 | $60.97 | 240 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $130,010 | $62.51 | 240 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $127,190 | $61.15 | 200 |
| Columbus, IN | $125,780 | $60.47 | 170 |
| Bloomington, IN | $127,120 | $61.12 | 150 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $120,370 | $57.87 | 150 |
| Muncie, IN | $122,490 | $58.89 | 140 |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | $124,520 | $59.86 | 100 |
| Kokomo, IN | $126,220 | $60.68 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Indiana
Nurse Practitioner pay in similar states
Missouri · $129,930 Florida · $129,510 Georgia · $129,430 North Carolina · $128,990 South Dakota · $128,840 Virginia · $127,810
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 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,720 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,560 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 nurse practitioner make in Indiana?
Nurse Practitioners in Indiana earned a median of $128,830 a year ($61.94 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $132,300. The middle half earned $111,310 to $135,990.
Where in Indiana do nurse practitioners earn the most?
Among areas in Indiana, pay was highest in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $131,740.
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.