salary$130,460 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$106,500per year
Top pay (top 10%)$152,090per year
Jobs in the area2,530people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Indianapolis?
Cheap. Rent of $1,465 a month takes 13.5% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Indianapolis, IN?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area is $130,460 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $106,500 and $152,090.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Indianapolis?
Typical rent of $1,465 a month takes 13.5% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area.