Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Indiana

Licensed practical nurses in Indiana earn an average of $51,500 per year (or $24.76 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$51,850
Indiana
0% lower than the national average
$51,500
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Indiana licensed practical nurses earn 0% lower than the national average salary for LPNs, at $51,850 (or $24.93 per hour).

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Licensed practical nurse salary range in Indiana

10%
$39,070
MEDIAN
$48,070
90%
$61,250
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $61,250 $29
75th Percentile $59,080 $28
Median $48,070 $23
25th Percentile $46,660 $22

80% of Indiana LPNs earn between $39,070 and $61,250.

Cost-of-living adjusted licensed practical nurse salary in Indiana

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Indiana
$55,675
Overall Average
Indiana
$51,500

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Indiana LPNs earn about $55,675 per year. Cost-of-living in Indiana is 7% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Indiana for licensed practical nurses

Anderson, IN $52,980 per year
West Lafayette, IN $52,870 per year
Goshen, IN $51,750 per year
South Bend, IN $51,350 per year
Kokomo, IN $50,990 per year
Michigan City, IN $50,390 per year
Evansville, IN $50,250 per year
Fort Wayne, IN $50,230 per year
Bloomington, IN $49,170 per year
Muncie, IN $48,820 per year

Indiana nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where licensed practical nurses are paid the highest is Anderson, where the average LPNs salary is $52,980 and 4,430 licensed practical nurses are currently employed. The West Lafayette area comes in second, with a $52,870 average LPN salary and 350 licensed practical nurses employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in Indiana?

Nurse Anesthetist $190,200 per year
Nurse Midwife $119,380 per year
Nurse Practitioner $113,490 per year
Physical Therapist $91,110 per year
Dental Hygienist $74,450 per year
Registered Nurse $68,890 per year
Pharmacy Technician $35,220 per year

At a $51,500 average annual salary, LPNs in Indiana tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($190,200), nurse midwives ($119,380), nurse practitioners ($113,490), physical therapists ($91,110), dental hygienists ($74,450), and registered nurses ($68,890). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($35,220).

More about licensed practical nurses

Licensed practical nurses (also known as licensed vocational nurses) are licensed nurses who work with patients in all kinds of settings. They work under the supervision of a doctor, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse. This is an entry-level position within nursing. LPN duties depend on the setting in which they work. Some of their general responsibilities include taking vital signs, providing immunizations, wound care, and emotional support.

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