Nurse Anesthetists pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $111,000 a year or less, while the top 10% make $293,280 or more. The middle half of nurse anesthetists in Indianapolis earn between $184,920 and $274,990.
- $111K10th
- $185K25th
- $226KMedian
- $275K75th
- $293K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $223,190 | $18,599 | $107.30 |
| Median | $225,590 | $18,799 | $108.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $184,920 | $15,410 | $88.90 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $274,990 | $22,916 | $132.21 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Nurse Anesthetists pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Nurse anesthetists in Indianapolis earn 10% less than the U.S. average ($248,320). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $236,590.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $223,190 | $225,590 | $111,000 | $293,280 | 80 |
| United States | $248,320 | $236,590 | $155,250 | $339,500 | 51,840 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Nurse Anesthetists salary after taxes in Indianapolis
On the average salary of $223,190, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $154,427 a year, or $12,869 a month and $5,940 every two weeks. Taxes take 31% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for nurse anesthetists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $223,190 buys what about $233,228 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 4.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 1.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Nurse Anesthetists salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$219,860
- Dayton, OH$228,150
- Louisville, KY$234,900
- Lexington, KY$237,660
- Chicago, IL$285,110
- Columbus, OH$261,540
Highest-paying cities for nurse anesthetists
Jacksonville, FL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($322,640).
- Jacksonville, FL$322,640
- Springfield, MA$307,850
- Austin, TX$297,870
- Charlotte, NC$294,980
- New York, NY$290,150
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Nurse Anesthetists salary in Indianapolis: questions
How much do nurse anesthetists make an hour in Indianapolis?
$107.30 an hour on average, and $108.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level nurse anesthetists salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $111,000 a year and the 25th percentile is $184,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the nurse anesthetists take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $154,427 a year ($12,869 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $223,190. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do nurse anesthetists earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($248,320).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1151; area Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.22, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.22).
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