Average Pediatric Nurse Salary in Indianapolis

Pediatric nurses in Indianapolis earn an average of $73,067 per year (or $35.13 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$78,713
Indianapolis, IN
7% lower than the national average
$73,067
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Indianapolis pediatric nurses earn 7% lower than the national average salary for pediatric nurses, at $78,713 (or $37.84 per hour).

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Pediatric nurse salary range in Indianapolis, IN

10%
$49,895
MEDIAN
$66,901
90%
$100,913
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $100,913 $48
75th Percentile $80,983 $38
Median $66,901 $32
25th Percentile $63,082 $30

80% of Indianapolis pediatric nurses earn between $49,895 and $100,913.

Cost-of-living adjusted pediatric nurse salary in Indianapolis

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Indianapolis, IN
$77,156
Overall Average
Indianapolis, IN
$73,067

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Indianapolis pediatric nurses earn about $77,156 per year. Cost-of-living in Indianapolis is 5% 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 pediatric nurses

Fort Wayne, IN $70,792 per year

Indiana nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where pediatric nurses are paid the highest is Fort Wayne, where the average pediatric nurses salary is $70,792 and 5,820 registered nurses are currently employed.

How much do other nurses get paid in Indianapolis, IN?

Occupational Health Nurse $87,681 per year
Gastroenterology Nurse $85,593 per year
NICU Nurse $83,046 per year
Primary Care Nurse $82,983 per year
PACU Nurse $81,710 per year
Transplant Nurse $81,418 per year
Radiology Nurse $80,374 per year
Infusion Nurse $80,374 per year
Correctional Care Nurse $79,330 per year
Endoscopy Nurse $79,330 per year

At a $73,067 average annual salary, pediatric nurses in Indianapolis tend to earn less than occupational health nurses ($87,681), gastroenterology nurses ($85,593), NICU nurses ($83,046), primary care nurses ($82,983), PACU nurses ($81,710), transplant nurses ($81,418), radiology nurses ($80,374), infusion nurses ($80,374), correctional care nurses ($79,330), and endoscopy nurses ($79,330).

More about pediatric nurses

A pediatric nurse cares for and treats children. On any given day, pediatric RNs may assess adolescent patients and provide evidence-based interventions, administer medication or educate parents and caregivers on wellness practices.

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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health