CRNA Salary in Indiana
Updated for 2026
Quick Answer
How much do CRNAs make in Indiana?
BLS source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 29-1151 (Nurse Anesthetists). View the Indiana BLS table →
BLS marks some Indiana figures "(8) Estimate not released" — its sample didn't meet the bar to publish that specific cell. We leave those blank rather than filling them in.
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Indiana CRNA Salary & Programs at a Glance
BLS wage data for Indiana
| Metric | Indiana | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mean annual wage | Not published | $248,320 |
| Mean hourly wage | Not published | $119 |
| Median hourly wage | Not published | $114 |
| Reported employment | 600 | 51,840 |
| Location quotient | 0.19 | 1.00 |
Location quotient is BLS's measure of how concentrated Nurse Anesthetist employment is in Indiana relative to the national average (1.00 = average concentration). Source: https://data.bls.gov/timeseries/OEUS180000000000029115101
How Indiana compares to nearby-ranked states
These are the states immediately above and below Indiana in BLS's May 2025 mean annual wage ranking — not geographic neighbors, but wage-rank neighbors.
| Rank | State | Mean Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | District of Columbia | — |
| 48 | Hawaii | — |
| 49 | Indiana | — |
| 50 | Nevada | — |
| 51 | Rhode Island | — |
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Indiana CRNA programs: cost vs. earnings
We track 2 CRNA programs in Indiana. Published in-state tuition ranges from $124,200 to $153,550, averaging $138,875. Program length runs 3 yr on average.
See all 2 Indiana CRNA programs, tuition, and requirements →Frequently Asked Questions
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How much do CRNAs make in Indiana?
BLS does not publish a Nurse Anesthetist wage estimate specific to Indiana in its May 2025 release (it does report 600 Nurse Anesthetists employed in the state, just not a wage figure). Nationally, CRNAs average $248,320/year ($119/hour), per the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. Actual pay in Indiana will depend on your employer, setting, and experience. See our full state salary guide for context on where Indiana likely falls relative to neighboring states.
Is Indiana a high-paying state for CRNAs?
We can't rank Indiana against other states on this metric because BLS did not publish a Nurse Anesthetist wage figure for Indiana in May 2025. Compare states that do have published data on our CRNA salary by state hub.
How many CRNA programs are in Indiana?
We track 2 CRNA programs in Indiana, with an average published tuition of $138,875 and an average program length of 3 yr. See the full list, with tuition and admissions requirements, on our Indiana programs page.
Does a higher CRNA salary in Indiana offset the cost of school?
We don't have enough published tuition or salary data for Indiana to run this comparison. See our CRNA school cost and financing guide for the general framework.
Our Final Thoughts
Salary numbers are a starting point, not the whole decision. Indiana's BLS figure tells you what CRNAs there report earning on average — it doesn't tell you what a specific employer will offer you, what taxes and cost of living do to that number, or whether the program that gets you there is worth its tuition. Run your own numbers before you commit to a state or a program.
Salary data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 29-1151 (Nurse Anesthetists). Program and tuition data from The CRNA Club's verified school database. Learn about our methodology →
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