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Registered Nurse Salary in Indiana (2026)

Registered Nurse pay range in Indiana

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$66,750	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$78,750	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$83,500	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$100,410	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$105,750	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 68,980 Registered Nurse jobs in Indiana (occupation code 29-1141, “Registered Nurses”).

Gross vs. take-home in Indiana

A median Registered Nurse salary of $83,500 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $65,109 — an effective tax rate of 22.0%.

Gross (median)	$83,500
Federal income tax	−$9,540
Social Security + Medicare	−$6,388
Indiana state income tax	−$2,463
Take-home (annual)	$65,109
Take-home (monthly)	$5,426

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Registered Nurse make in Indiana?

The median Registered Nurse salary in Indiana is $83,500 per year ($40.14 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $78,750 and $100,410.

What is the take-home pay for a Registered Nurse in Indiana?

On the median salary of $83,500, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $65,109 per year ($5,426 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.0%.

How many Registered Nurse jobs are there in Indiana?

BLS counts 68,980 Registered Nurse jobs in Indiana in the latest survey (May 2025).

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