As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Correctional Nurse in Indiana is $64,589, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,242 weekly, or $5,382 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Correctional Nurse in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Correctional Nurse in Indiana vary widely, spanning from $51,808 to $79,074. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($57,899) and 75th percentile ($72,171), while top earners (90th percentile) make $79,074 per year. This $14,272 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Pediatric, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Indiana Correctional Nurse often earn 4.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 16 companies. However, Indiana currently ranks 30 nationwide for Correctional Nurse job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Correctional Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $51,808 IN September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $57,899 IN September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $64,589 IN September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $72,171 IN September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $79,074 IN September 01, 2026
25% $57,899 10% $51,808 90% $79,074 75% $72,171 $64,589 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Correctional Nurse ?

Correctional nursing, sometimes called forensic nursing, is a specialized field of nursing that involves caring for the medical and mental health needs of detainees and inmates. These nurses work in a variety of settings such as jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. In these correctional settings, nurses are the primary healthcare providers....

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Vincennes, IN Avg. Salary $61,686 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Advance, IN Avg. Salary $65,958 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Akron, IN Avg. Salary $64,476 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alamo, IN Avg. Salary $64,827 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albany, IN Avg. Salary $64,418 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albion, IN Avg. Salary $64,656 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, IN Avg. Salary $64,071 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ambia, IN Avg. Salary $64,615 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Amboy, IN Avg. Salary $64,376 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Amo, IN Avg. Salary $66,034 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Correctional Nurse

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    Bachelor's Degree

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