MI · Warren · Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Warren, MI

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Warren area earn a median of $31.27 per hour, about $65,030 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $30.09 and $35.21. That ranks 87th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 173rd of 341 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Warren and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Warren.

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Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Warren, MI

The metro median is 2% above the Michigan statewide median of $30.68 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 4,500 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area, 2.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.57).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$28.52$59,3205% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$30.09$62,590in line with U.S. median
Median$31.27$65,0304% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$35.21$73,24017% above U.S. median
Top 10%$37.17$77,31024% above U.S. median

How Warren ranks

  • 87th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 173rd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 14 Michigan metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (SOC 29-2061), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Warren

  • Overall prices in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $31.27 median hour buys what $31.18 buys at the national price level, 4% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Warren paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,126
  • Per year: $56,286
  • Per month: $4,690

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Warren

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel licensed practical nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Warren

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Warren, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Henry Ford Health Warren Hospital
Warren, MI
Acute careNonprofit1 of 5Yes
Southeast Michigan Surgical Hospital Llc
Warren, MI
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedNo
The Behavioral Center Of Michigan
Warren, MI
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Macomb County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Macomb County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Licensed Practical Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Sterling Heights, MI6 mi$31.27/hr134,342
Royal Oak, MI7 mi$31.27/hr58,251

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Michigan · Licensed Practical Nurse jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Michigan

Michigan is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Michigan board for a license by endorsement before working here.

Michigan taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Michigan state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Warren

Warren city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Warren, MI?

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area have a median pay of $31.27 per hour, about $65,030 a year. The middle half earn between $30.09 and $35.21 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Warren a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn ranks 173rd of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 87th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Warren?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Warren.

Do I need a Michigan license to work in Warren as a licensed practical nurse?

Michigan is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Michigan board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Warren in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Macomb County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Warren?

The federal per diem benchmark in Warren is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Holland HospitalHolland, MI · 2 postings$26.42/ hr$21–$32
  • MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 4 postings$47.83/ hr$32–$63
  • CommonSpirit HealthWOODLAND, CA · 5 postings$41.23/ hr$31–$51
  • Boston Medical CenterMassachusetts · 3 postings$40.82/ hr$33–$48

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Low$21Median$27.21High$37

4 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in Michigan, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 LPN / LVN roles

  1. Licensed Practical Nurse _ GECPermanent
    $47k–$79k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Detroit, MI · posted 8 days ago
  2. LPN - Psychiatric NursePermanent
    $24.50–$31.50/ hour
    Acadia Healthcare · New Baltimore, MI · posted 28 days ago

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