Nursing Assistants pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for nursing assistants is $18.43 an hour ($38,330 a year). About 33,640 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($42,260). Indiana ranks 38th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nursing assistants in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.01 | $35,390 |
| 25% of workers | $17.80 | $37,020 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.43 | $38,330 |
| 75% of workers | $21.36 | $44,420 |
| 90% of workers | $22.54 | $46,890 |
Nursing Assistants pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $38,880 | 9,730 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $38,550 | 1,520 |
| Michigan City-La Porte | $38,400 | 340 |
| Columbus | $38,260 | 230 |
| Kokomo | $38,250 | 460 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $38,150 | 840 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $37,760 | 770 |
| Fort Wayne | $37,210 | 3,610 |
| Evansville | $37,180 | 2,030 |
| Muncie | $37,080 | 700 |
| Bloomington | $36,820 | 830 |
| Terre Haute | $36,360 | 720 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nursing assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 196,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $83,500 |
| Medical Assistants | $45,110 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $65,720 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,830 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $42,740 |
| Paramedics | $60,320 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $44,860 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,100 |
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