Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Indiana

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Indiana was $65,720 +2.0% vs national

Indiana vs United States

IndianaUnited States
Median annual$65,720$64,400
Median hourly$31.60$30.96
Employment14,480648,410
Location quotient1.081.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Indiana) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025

A closer look

The median wage in Indiana is 2.0% above the national median — a difference of about $1,320 per year for a typical worker.

Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $50,550, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $77,220 — a 1.5x gap between entry-level and top earners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses salary in Indiana?

The median annual wage in Indiana is $65,720 ($31.60 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

How does Indiana compare to the national average for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses?

The Indiana median of $65,720 is 2.0% higher than the U.S. median of $64,400.

How many licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses work in Indiana?

Approximately 14,480 are employed in Indiana, per BLS OES.