Registered Nurses pay range in Bloomington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $98,920 or more. The middle half of registered nurses in Bloomington earn between $80,170 and $96,700.
- $68K10th
- $80K25th
- $80KMedian
- $97K75th
- $99K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $86,080 | $7,173 | $41.38 |
| Median | $80,370 | $6,698 | $38.64 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,170 | $6,681 | $38.54 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $96,700 | $8,058 | $46.49 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Registered Nurses pay in Bloomington vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Registered nurses in Bloomington earn 3% less than the Indiana average ($89,150) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($101,420). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $97,550.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $86,080 | $80,370 | $68,210 | $98,920 | 1,630 |
| Indiana | $89,150 | $83,500 | $66,750 | $105,750 | 68,980 |
| United States | $101,420 | $97,550 | $68,940 | $137,470 | 3,379,720 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Registered Nurses salary after taxes in Bloomington
On the average salary of $86,080, a single filer in Bloomington takes home about $65,014 a year, or $5,418 a month and $2,501 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
Is Bloomington a good place for registered nurses? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bloomington area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.1), so the average $86,080 buys what about $90,530 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Bloomington ($47,660). A typical home costs $303,238, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Registered Nurses salary in other Indiana cities
Bloomington ranks 8th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; South Bend pays the most ($99,320).
- South Bend$99,320
- Elkhart$94,110
- Evansville$90,520
- Indianapolis$89,630
- Michigan City$88,470
- Lafayette$88,270
- Kokomo$87,650
- Bloomington$86,080
- Fort Wayne$86,030
- Muncie$83,430
Highest-paying cities for registered nurses
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($194,950).
- San Jose, CA$194,950
- Vallejo, CA$182,820
- San Francisco, CA$176,900
- Santa Rosa, CA$170,000
- Sacramento, CA$164,200
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Registered Nurses salary in Bloomington: questions
How much do registered nurses make an hour in Bloomington?
$41.39 an hour on average, and $38.64 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level registered nurses salary in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the registered nurses take-home pay in Bloomington?
About $65,014 a year ($5,418 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $86,080. Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
Do registered nurses earn more in Bloomington than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($101,420).
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 29-1141; area Bloomington, IN (14020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.02, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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