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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$65,720/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.60/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
14,480
public U.S. Median
$64,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$70,418 #17 of 51

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in Indiana, explained

Licensed practical nurses in Indiana earn a median of $65,720 per year ($31.60 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $64,400. Entry-level workers earn around $50,550, while the most experienced licensed practical nurses reach about $77,220. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $65,720 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $65,720 is worth about $70,418 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #17 for real pay (vs #21 on the sticker number).

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$50,550
$24.30/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$65,720
$31.60/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$77,220
$37.12/hr

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $65,720 $70,418 —
Illinois $75,000 $75,032 −$9,280
Michigan $65,460 $68,034 +$260
Ohio $61,950 $66,775 +$3,770
Kentucky $60,460 $67,059 +$5,260

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Indiana: FAQ

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Indiana?

Licensed practical nurses in Indiana earn a median of $65,720 per year ($31.60 per hour), compared with $64,400 nationally.

Does Indiana pay licensed practical nurses well?

At $65,720, Indiana pays 2% above the national median for licensed practical nurses. An estimated 14,480 work in the state.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) salary in other states

Washington · $83,150 Alaska · $80,800 Oregon · $80,470 Massachusetts · $80,220 Rhode Island · $80,090 California · $79,750 New Hampshire · $77,110 Arizona · $77,070 Nevada · $76,160 District of Columbia · $75,740 New Jersey · $75,160 Illinois · $75,000

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