MI · Flint · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Flint, MI

Pay for registered nurses in the Flint area centers on $42.18 per hour, or about $87,720 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.92 and the upper quarter over $48.86. That ranks 116th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 95th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Flint. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Flint.

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Registered Nurse pay in Flint, MI

The metro median is 2% above the Michigan statewide median of $41.19 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 3,910 registered nurses employed in the Flint metro area, 29.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.37).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.33$65,17030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.92$80,95014% below U.S. median
Median$42.18$87,7206% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.86$101,6309% above U.S. median
Top 10%$51.97$108,10015% above U.S. median

How Flint ranks

  • 116th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 95th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 12 Michigan metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Flint

  • Overall prices in Flint run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 74.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $42.18 median hour buys what $45.34 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Flint paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,518
  • Per year: $75,924
  • Per month: $6,327

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

Travel assignment per diem in Flint

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 registered 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).

Open Registered Nurse roles in Michigan

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Flint as they open.

PermanentPosted yesterday

Registered Nurse- Outpatient

Veterans Health Administration · Detroit, MI

$81k–$140k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888758800
Top 25% payNew this week
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Hospitals in Flint

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Flint, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Hurley Medical Center
Flint, MI
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Mclaren Flint
Flint, MI
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Genesee County

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Genesee County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Pontiac, MI33 mi$42.78/hr62,528
Rochester Hills, MI37 mi$42.78/hr78,330
Novi, MI39 mi$42.78/hr67,675
Farmington Hills, MI41 mi$42.78/hr84,173
Troy, MI41 mi$42.78/hr89,209
Southfield, MI44 mi$42.78/hr76,874

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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 Flint

Flint city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Flint, MI?

Registered Nurses in the Flint metro area have a median pay of $42.18 per hour, about $87,720 a year. The middle half earn between $38.92 and $48.86 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Flint a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

Flint ranks 95th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 116th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do registered nurses work in Flint?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Flint, led by Hurley Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Michigan license to work in Flint as a registered 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 Flint in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Genesee 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 Flint?

The federal per diem benchmark in Flint 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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Your RN pay reportFlint, MI · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Veterans Health AdministrationIron Mountain, MI · 8 postings$53.14/ hr$34–$71
  • Select MedicalDetroit, MI · 4 postings$46.32/ hr$39–$56
  • Acadia HealthcareBattle Creek, MI · 2 postings$45.14/ hr$36–$54
  • AccentCareMadison Heights, MI · 2 postings$43.75/ hr$41–$46

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$34Median$45.14High$63

27 RN postings with published pay in Michigan, 23 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 27 RN roles

  1. PRN Weekend RN Field Nurse, Home HealthPer diem
    $86k–$96k/ year
    AccentCare · Madison Heights, MI · posted today
  2. Registered Nurse (Wound Care) Full Time, DaysPermanent
    $34.43–$51.64/ hour
    Holland Hospital · Holland, MI · posted today

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