salary$38,880 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,430per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,230per year
Jobs in the area9,730people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Indianapolis?
Expensive. Rent of $1,465 a month takes 45.2% of the median nursing assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Indianapolis, IN?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area is $38,880 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $36,430 and $47,230.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Indianapolis?
Typical rent of $1,465 a month takes 45.2% of the median nursing assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area.