MI · Grand Rapids · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

Pay for nurse manager & leaderships in the Grand Rapids area centers on $51.13 per hour, or about $106,340 a year. The lower quarter earns under $39.18 and the upper quarter over $65.42. That ranks 177th of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 213th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Grand Rapids. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Grand Rapids.

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PermanentPosted yesterday

Nurse Supervisor

Corewell Health · Grand Rapids, MI

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  • Req R230043
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Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Grand Rapids, MI

The metro median is 2% above the Michigan statewide median of $49.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 1,520 medical and health services managers employed in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood metro area, 2.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.74).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.42$65,35045% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.18$81,49031% below U.S. median
Median$51.13$106,34010% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$65.42$136,07015% above U.S. median
Top 10%$105.64$219,73086% above U.S. median

How Grand Rapids ranks

  • 177th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 213th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th of 14 Michigan metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse manager & leadership. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Medical and Health Services Managers.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Grand Rapids

  • Overall prices in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $51.13 median hour buys what $53.51 buys at the national price level, 6% below 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 Grand Rapids paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,841
  • Per year: $92,034
  • Per month: $7,670

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Grand Rapids

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$119
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,393
13-week assignment$18,109

Travel nurse manager & leadership assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. 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).

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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Chief Nurse

Veterans Health Administration · Battle Creek, MI

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Hospitals in Grand Rapids

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Grand Rapids, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Spectrum Health
Grand Rapids, MI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Mercy Health Saint Mary's
Grand Rapids, MI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Forest View Psychiatric Hospital
Grand Rapids, MI
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Grand Rapids, MI
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

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

Primary care shortage areas in Kent County

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Kent County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 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.

Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Wyoming, MI6 mi$51.13/hr78,559
Kentwood, MI6 mi$51.13/hr54,768
Kalamazoo, MI48 mi$47.80/hr73,290
Battle Creek, MI51 mi$50.54/hr52,205
Lansing, MI58 mi$51.96/hr114,336
Elkhart, IN89 mi$49.37/hr53,690

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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 Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Grand Rapids, MI?

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood metro area have a median pay of $51.13 per hour, about $106,340 a year. The middle half earn between $39.18 and $65.42 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Grand Rapids a good place for nurse manager & leaderships once cost of living is counted?

Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood ranks 213th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 177th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse manager & leaderships work in Grand Rapids?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Grand Rapids, led by Spectrum Health. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Michigan license to work in Grand Rapids as a nurse manager & leadership?

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 Grand Rapids in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Kent 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 Grand Rapids?

The federal per diem benchmark in Grand Rapids is $119 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,393 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place nurse manager & leaderships in Grand Rapids?

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Your Nurse Leader pay reportGrand Rapids, MI · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Henry Ford Health SystemWyandotte, MI · 1 wage offer$68.58/ hr$69–$69
  • Henry Ford Health SystemDearborn, MI · 1 wage offer$64.46/ hr$64–$64
  • Henry Ford Health SystemSouthfield, MI · 1 wage offer$59.26/ hr$59–$59
  • Henry Ford Health SystemDetroit, MI · 5 wage offers$52.28/ hr$47–$70

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$47Median$51.14High$64

12 employer-reported wage offers for Nurse Leader in federal filings in Michigan, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Nurse Leader roles

  1. Chief NursePermanent
    $158k–$210k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Battle Creek, MI · posted 6 days ago

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