Nurse Practitioner Salary in Indiana: $128,830 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in Indiana earn a median of $128,830 per year — $61.94 an hour — $3,470 below the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #40 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Indiana NPs earn between $101,790 and $155,260. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Indiana NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Indiana NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in Indiana
The median NP in Indiana out-earns the median RN by $45,330 per year (54%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare Indiana With Any State
Weighing a move, telehealth, or a compact-state license? Put Indiana side by side with any other NP market.
| May 2025 BLS | Indiana | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $128,830 | $131,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $61.94/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $101,790 | $96,880 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $135,990 | $147,660 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $155,260 | $161,980 |
| NPs employed | 7,450 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare Indiana’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Indiana?
NPs in Indiana earn a median of $128,830 per year — $61.94 per hour — $3,470 below the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Indiana #40 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in Indiana?
The median NP in Indiana earns $128,830 versus $83,500 for the median RN — a difference of $45,330 per year (54%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in Indiana?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in Indiana, the 10th percentile is $101,790 and the 25th percentile is $111,310. Most NPs move toward the $128,830 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in Indiana?
7,450 nurse practitioners are employed in Indiana per the BLS May 2025 estimates.