Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Indiana | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $38,330 | $41,878 | -8% |
| Median hourly wage | $18.43 | $20.13 | -8% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $41,083.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Nursing Assistant in Indiana is $38,330, or about $18.43 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nursing Assistants is $41,878. Indiana is -8% below the national median.
Entry-level nursing assistants in Indiana typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 33,640 nursing assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $38,330, Indiana offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.