verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Nurse Practitioner Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$128,830/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$61.94/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
7,450
public U.S. Median
$132,300
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$138,039 #24 of 51

Nurse Practitioner pay in Indiana, explained

Nurse practitioners in Indiana earn a median of $128,830 per year ($61.94 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $132,300. Entry-level workers earn around $101,790, while the most experienced nurse practitioners reach about $155,260. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $128,830 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $128,830 is worth about $138,039 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #24 for real pay (vs #40 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Practitioner pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$101,790
$48.94/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$128,830
$61.94/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$155,260
$74.64/hr

Nurse Practitioner pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $128,830 $138,039
Michigan $131,450 $136,618 −$2,620
Illinois $130,680 $130,735 −$1,850
Ohio $124,870 $134,596 +$3,960
Kentucky $122,870 $136,281 +$5,960

Nurse Practitioner in Indiana: FAQ

How much do nurse practitioners make in Indiana?

Nurse practitioners in Indiana earn a median of $128,830 per year ($61.94 per hour), compared with $132,300 nationally.

Does Indiana pay nurse practitioners well?

At $128,830, Indiana pays 3% below the national median for nurse practitioners. An estimated 7,450 work in the state.

Nurse Practitioner salary in other states

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