salary$83,820 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Evansville, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$66,340per year
Top pay (top 10%)$112,890per year
Jobs in the area3,890people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Evansville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,115 a month takes 16.0% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Evansville, IN?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Evansville, IN area is $83,820 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $66,340 and $112,890.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Evansville?
Typical rent of $1,115 a month takes 16.0% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Evansville, IN metro area.