SOC 29-1141 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Registered Nurses — Bloomington
Bloomington, IN · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Bloomington, IN is $80,370 a year, trailing the national median of $97,550 by 17.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Bloomington, IN is $80,370 a year, trailing the national median of $97,550 by 17.6%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $80,170 and $96,700. The lowest tenth earn under $68,210, while the highest tenth earn more than $98,920.
Employment stands at 1,630, or 22.2 jobs per thousand held locally. South Bend leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $93,540. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 63rd of 275 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,210 | −30.1% |
| 25th | $80,170 | −17.8% |
| Median (50th) | $80,370 | −17.6% |
| 75th | $96,700 | −0.9% |
| 90th | $98,920 | +1.4% |
| Mean | $86,080 | −11.8% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Bend | $93,540 | 3,370 | |
| 2 | Elkhart | $88,100 | 1,650 | |
| 3 | Indianapolis | $84,230 | 25,800 | |
| 4 | Evansville | $83,820 | 3,890 | |
| 5 | Kokomo | $83,370 | 740 | |
| 6 | Michigan City | $82,300 | 790 | |
| 7 | Terre Haute | $81,550 | 1,600 | |
| 8 | Lafayette | $80,790 | 2,080 | |
| 9 | Fort Wayne | $79,630 | 6,450 | |
| 10 | Muncie | $79,500 | 1,220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bloomington run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $80,370 goes as far as $86,141 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$86,141US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,370 a year, 17.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $68,210 to $98,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,630 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is South Bend, at $93,540.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Registered Nurses in Bloomington, IN?
The median annual wage is $80,370, or $38.64 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 $97,550, so pay in Bloomington, IN is 17.6% 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 Bloomington, IN earns more than $98,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $68,210 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 South Bend, at $93,540 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,630 jobs in this occupation in Bloomington, IN. 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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