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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$38,330/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$18.43/hr
▼ 9% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
33,640
public U.S. Median
$42,260
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$41,070 #38 of 51

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in Indiana, explained

Certified nursing assistants in Indiana earn a median of $38,330 per year ($18.43 per hour), which is 9% below the national median of $42,260. Entry-level workers earn around $35,390, while the most experienced certified nursing assistants reach about $46,890. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $38,330 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $38,330 is worth about $41,070 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #38 for real pay (vs #38 on the sticker number).

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$35,390
$17.01/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$38,330
$18.43/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$46,890
$22.54/hr

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $38,330 $41,070 —
Illinois $45,960 $45,979 −$7,630
Michigan $39,570 $41,126 −$1,240
Ohio $39,010 $42,048 −$680
Kentucky $38,370 $42,558 −$40

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Indiana: FAQ

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Indiana?

Certified nursing assistants in Indiana earn a median of $38,330 per year ($18.43 per hour), compared with $42,260 nationally.

Does Indiana pay certified nursing assistants well?

At $38,330, Indiana pays 9% below the national median for certified nursing assistants. An estimated 33,640 work in the state.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) salary in other states

Oregon · $49,830 Washington · $49,180 New York · $48,590 New Hampshire · $47,870 District of Columbia · $47,700 California · $47,630 Colorado · $47,380 Vermont · $47,130 Maine · $47,070 New Jersey · $46,830 Massachusetts · $46,680 Minnesota · $46,680

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