Acute Care Nurses Salary in Indiana
Acute Care Nurses in Indiana earn a median of $83,500 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Registered Nurses”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,500
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 68,980
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,750; the top 10% earn over $105,750. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
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Similar jobs in Indiana
- Critical Care Nurses$83,500 median in Indiana (broader BLS group)
- Registered Nurses$83,500 median in Indiana
- Nurse Practitioners$128,830 median in Indiana
- Nurse Midwives$101,630 median in Indiana
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$347,060 median in Indiana
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians$366,190 median in Indiana (broader BLS group)
Acute Care Nurses pay in Indiana
How much do acute care nurses make in Indiana?
The median is $83,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,750 and the top 10% earn over $105,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for acute care nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 51 (−14% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.