SOC 31-1131 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nursing Assistants — Indiana
Indiana · 10 metro areas compared
In Indiana the median wage is $38,330.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Indiana the median wage is $38,330. That is 9.3% lower than the national median of $42,260. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $37,020 and $44,420. The lowest tenth earn under $35,390, while the highest tenth earn more than $46,890.
Employment stands at 33,640, or 10.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Indiana ranks 38th by median wage. Indianapolis leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $38,880. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 652nd of 753 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,390 | −16.3% |
| 25th | $37,020 | −12.4% |
| Median (50th) | $38,330 | −9.3% |
| 75th | $44,420 | +5.1% |
| 90th | $46,890 | +11.0% |
| Mean | $40,200 | −4.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indianapolis | $38,880 | 9,730 | |
| 2 | South Bend | $38,550 | 1,520 | |
| 3 | Michigan City | $38,400 | 340 | |
| 4 | Columbus | $38,260 | 230 | |
| 5 | Kokomo | $38,250 | 460 | |
| 6 | Elkhart | $38,150 | 840 | |
| 7 | Lafayette | $37,760 | 770 | |
| 8 | Fort Wayne | $37,210 | 3,610 | |
| 9 | Evansville | $37,180 | 2,030 | |
| 10 | Muncie | $37,080 | 700 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Indiana run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $38,330 goes as far as $41,083 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,330as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,083US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,330 a year, 9.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,390 to $46,890 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 33,640 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 38th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Indianapolis, at $38,880.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Nursing Assistants in Indiana?
The median annual wage is $38,330, or $18.43 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $42,260, so pay in Indiana is 9.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Indiana earns more than $46,890 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,390 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Indianapolis, at $38,880 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 33,640 jobs in this occupation in Indiana. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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