Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse salary in Michigan
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in Michigan and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$65,460$31.47 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $64,400
Middle half earn$62,050 – $73,880Top 10%: $77,780+
Jobs10,8800.59× the U.S. concentration
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in Michigan cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $69,300 | $33.32 | 4,540 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $65,230 | $31.36 | 1,230 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $65,240 | $31.37 | 610 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $61,340 | $29.49 | 560 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $64,670 | $31.09 | 520 |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $63,350 | $30.46 | 490 |
| Flint, MI | $65,670 | $31.57 | 440 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $65,360 | $31.42 | 360 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $66,680 | $32.06 | 360 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $66,320 | $31.88 | 320 |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $63,330 | $30.45 | 320 |
| Saginaw, MI | $64,280 | $30.90 | 310 |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $63,290 | $30.43 | 230 |
| Jackson, MI | $64,290 | $30.91 | 220 |
| Bay City, MI | $61,380 | $29.51 | 150 |
| Monroe, MI | $63,240 | $30.40 | 150 |
| Traverse City, MI | $62,260 | $29.93 | 140 |
| Midland, MI | $64,100 | $30.82 | 120 |
| Niles, MI | $74,530 | $35.83 | 120 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $62,290 | $29.95 | 100 |
Hospitals and jobs in Michigan
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in similar states
Indiana · $65,720 Virginia · $64,920 Pennsylvania · $63,940 Idaho · $63,800 Wisconsin · $63,760 Minnesota · $63,750
Other healthcare salaries in Michigan
Registered Nurses · $94,300 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,000 Nursing Assistants · $39,570 Medical Assistants · $39,870 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,340 Physicians, All Other · $155,480 Dental Assistants · $48,820 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,260 Pharmacists · $137,860 Dental Hygienists · $83,790 Physical Therapists · $100,900 Nurse Practitioners · $131,450
Questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Michigan?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Michigan earned a median of $65,460 a year ($31.47 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $62,050 to $73,880.
Where in Michigan do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Michigan, pay was highest in Niles, MI at $74,530.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.