Certified Nursing Assistant Salary Guide: Indianapolis, IN
Average Certified Nursing Assistant Salary
$14.32/hour
The average salary for a Certified Nursing Assistant in Indianapolis, IN is $14.32 per hour. This is 4% higher than the Indiana average of $13.75.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Certified Nursing Assistant salaries in Indianapolis, IN compared to State and National Averages
$14.32/hour
Indianapolis, IN
34% lower than the US average.
$13.75/hour
Indiana
40% lower than the US average.
$19.23/hour
United States
How Certified Nursing Assistant Salaries in Indianapolis Compare to Other Cities
How Certified Nursing Assistant Salaries in Indianapolis Compare to Other Cities
Louisville, Kentucky
$14/hour
This is 2% lower than the Indianapolis average of $14.32.
Chicago, Illinois
$15/hour
This is 4% higher than the Indianapolis average of $14.32.
Davenport, Iowa
$13/hour
This is 7% lower than the Indianapolis average of $14.32.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Indianapolis?
Only FreedomCare reports pay data for Certified Nursing Assistants, averaging $24 per hour. For comparison, the Indianapolis, IN average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $14 per hour — FreedomCare pays 68% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| FreedomCare | $24 | $24 |
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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