salary$84,230 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$69,160per year
Top pay (top 10%)$105,240per year
Jobs in the area25,800people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Indianapolis?
OK. Rent of $1,465 a month takes 20.9% 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 Indianapolis, IN?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area is $84,230 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $69,160 and $105,240.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Indianapolis?
Typical rent of $1,465 a month takes 20.9% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area.