Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Michigan
Certified Nursing Assistants in Michigan earn a median of $18.70 per hour, about $38,900 a year, 2% below the U.S. median of $19.01. The middle half earn between $17.88 and $20.83 per hour. The highest median among Michigan metro areas is in Traverse City, MI, at $19.57 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $18.70median pay per hour
- $38,900median pay per year
- 40,230employed in Michigan
- #25of 50 states by median pay
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Michigan: percentiles
| Level | Michigan per hour | Michigan per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.15 | $35,670 | $15.09 |
| Lower quartile | $17.88 | $37,190 | $17.44 |
| Median | $18.70 | $38,900 | $19.01 |
| Upper quartile | $20.83 | $43,330 | $22.15 |
| Top 10% | $22.11 | $45,990 | $24.11 |
Certified Nursing Assistant pay by metro area in Michigan
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Michigan median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse City, MI | $19.57 | $40,710 | 610 | 5% above | $20.96 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $19.15 | $39,830 | 3,120 | 2% above | $18.98 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $19.03 | $39,570 | 1,180 | 2% above | $20.07 |
| Flint, MI | $18.81 | $39,120 | 1,280 | 1% above | $20.22 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $18.81 | $39,130 | 1,370 | 1% above | $19.80 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $18.79 | $39,080 | 16,040 | in line with | $18.73 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $18.70 | $38,900 | 950 | in line with | $20.65 |
| Jackson, MI | $18.56 | $38,610 | 660 | 1% below | $20.22 |
| Saginaw, MI | $18.41 | $38,280 | 1,280 | 2% below | $20.26 |
| Midland, MI | $18.38 | $38,220 | 570 | 2% below | $20.00 |
| Niles, MI | $18.15 | $37,750 | 640 | 3% below | — |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $18.10 | $37,650 | 570 | 3% below | $19.56 |
| Monroe, MI | $18.05 | $37,550 | 410 | 3% below | $19.31 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $17.92 | $37,270 | 5,420 | 4% below | $18.76 |
| Bay City, MI | $17.72 | $36,850 | 500 | 5% below | $19.28 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
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What employers are posting in Michigan
- 9roles with published pay
- $20.26median pay per hour
- $17–$24typical published range
- 4employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Holland Hospital | 5 | $20.26 |
| Select Medical | 2 | $21.12 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $23.64 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $19 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 9 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Michigan · Certified Nursing Assistant salary nationwide · Michigan state guide
Common questions
How much does a certified nursing assistant make in Michigan?
The median is $18.70 per hour, about $38,900 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $17.15 and the top 10% earn over $22.11 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Michigan city pays certified nursing assistants the most?
Among Michigan metro areas, Traverse City, MI has the highest median at $19.57 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Michigan rank for certified nursing assistant pay?
Michigan ranks 25th of 50 states by median certified nursing assistant pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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