Nursing Assistant salary in Indiana
What nursing assistants earn in Indiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$38,330$18.43 per hour
vs U.S.−9%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$37,020 – $44,420Top 10%: $46,890+
Jobs33,6401.13× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant 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 | $46,940 | $22.57 | 45,850 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $40,350 | $19.40 | 11,390 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $38,880 | $18.69 | 9,730 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $42,220 | $20.30 | 7,650 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $37,210 | $17.89 | 3,610 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $37,590 | $18.07 | 2,430 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $37,940 | $18.24 | 2,360 |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $37,880 | $18.21 | 2,230 |
| Evansville, IN | $37,180 | $17.87 | 2,030 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $38,550 | $18.54 | 1,520 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $38,150 | $18.34 | 840 |
| Bloomington, IN | $36,820 | $17.70 | 830 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $37,760 | $18.16 | 770 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $36,360 | $17.48 | 720 |
| Muncie, IN | $37,080 | $17.83 | 700 |
| Kokomo, IN | $38,250 | $18.39 | 460 |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | $38,400 | $18.46 | 340 |
| Columbus, IN | $38,260 | $18.39 | 230 |
Hospitals and jobs in Indiana
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
South Dakota · $38,800 Idaho · $38,650 North Carolina · $38,460 Kentucky · $38,370 Kansas · $38,010 Tennessee · $37,990
Other healthcare salaries in Indiana
Registered Nurses · $83,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,060 Medical Assistants · $45,110 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,720 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 nursing assistant make in Indiana?
Nursing Assistants in Indiana earned a median of $38,330 a year ($18.43 an hour) in May 2025, 9% less than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $37,020 to $44,420.
Where in Indiana do nursing assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Indiana, pay was highest in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $46,940.
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.