Registered Nurse salary in Michigan
Registered Nurses in Michigan earn a median of $41.19 per hour, about $85,670 a year, 8% below the U.S. median of $45.00. The middle half earn between $38.48 and $48.66 per hour. The highest median among Michigan metro areas is in Niles, MI, at $47.25 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $41.19median pay per hour
- $85,670median pay per year
- 104,210registered nurses employed in Michigan
- #26of 50 states by median pay
Registered Nurse pay in Michigan: percentiles
| Level | Michigan per hour | Michigan per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $33.73 | $70,160 | $31.75 |
| Lower quartile | $38.48 | $80,040 | $37.79 |
| Median | $41.19 | $85,670 | $45.00 |
| Upper quartile | $48.66 | $101,210 | $51.90 |
| Top 10% | $51.33 | $106,770 | $65.06 |
Registered Nurse pay by metro area in Michigan
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Michigan median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niles, MI | $47.25 | $98,280 | 1,440 | 15% above | — |
| Battle Creek, MI | $46.04 | $95,750 | 1,320 | 12% above | $50.85 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $45.22 | $94,050 | 12,030 | 10% above | $44.83 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $42.78 | $88,980 | 44,280 | 4% above | $42.65 |
| Flint, MI | $42.18 | $87,720 | 3,910 | 2% above | $45.34 |
| Bay City, MI | $42.15 | $87,670 | 840 | 2% above | $45.85 |
| Monroe, MI | $41.84 | $87,020 | 690 | 2% above | $44.75 |
| Saginaw, MI | $41.18 | $85,640 | 2,690 | in line with | $45.31 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $40.78 | $84,820 | 3,560 | 1% below | $42.93 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $40.53 | $84,300 | 3,220 | 2% below | $42.74 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $38.90 | $80,900 | 13,600 | 6% below | $40.71 |
| Traverse City, MI | $38.83 | $80,760 | 1,990 | 6% below | $41.59 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $38.43 | $79,940 | 1,720 | 7% below | $41.54 |
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).
Registered Nurse pay in states next to Michigan
What employers are posting in Michigan
- 27roles with published pay
- $45.14median pay per hour
- $34–$63typical published range
- 6employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 8 | $53.14 |
| Holland Hospital | 6 | $41.59 |
| OSF Healthcare System | 5 | $42.84 |
| Select Medical | 4 | $46.32 |
| AccentCare | 2 | $43.75 |
| Acadia Healthcare | 2 | $45.14 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 27 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Michigan?
The median is $41.19 per hour, about $85,670 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $33.73 and the top 10% earn over $51.33 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Michigan city pays registered nurses the most?
Among Michigan metro areas, Niles, MI has the highest median at $47.25 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Michigan rank for registered nurse pay?
Michigan ranks 26th of 50 states by median registered nurse 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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- 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
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