Nursing Assistant salary in Michigan
What nursing assistants earn in Michigan and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$39,570$19.03 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$38,160 – $44,910Top 10%: $46,740+
Jobs43,2901.05× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant pay in Michigan cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $39,900 | $19.18 | 17,300 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $38,340 | $18.43 | 5,870 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $44,570 | $21.43 | 3,430 |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $40,180 | $19.32 | 2,300 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $38,550 | $18.53 | 1,650 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $38,550 | $18.54 | 1,520 |
| Flint, MI | $39,190 | $18.84 | 1,460 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $41,600 | $20.00 | 1,410 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $39,500 | $18.99 | 1,260 |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $39,960 | $19.21 | 1,180 |
| Saginaw, MI | $39,400 | $18.94 | 1,100 |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $38,630 | $18.57 | 1,060 |
| Traverse City, MI | $41,900 | $20.14 | 700 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $45,470 | $21.86 | 690 |
| Jackson, MI | $40,080 | $19.27 | 690 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $38,760 | $18.64 | 670 |
| Midland, MI | $39,340 | $18.91 | 600 |
| Niles, MI | $41,070 | $19.74 | 590 |
| Bay City, MI | $38,260 | $18.39 | 490 |
| Monroe, MI | $38,420 | $18.47 | 430 |
Hospitals and jobs in Michigan
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
Nebraska · $40,000 Utah · $39,840 New Mexico · $39,390 Iowa · $39,350 Wyoming · $39,160 Ohio · $39,010
Other healthcare salaries in Michigan
Registered Nurses · $94,300 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,000 Medical Assistants · $39,870 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,340 Physicians, All Other · $155,480 Dental Assistants · $48,820 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,460 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 nursing assistant make in Michigan?
Nursing Assistants in Michigan earned a median of $39,570 a year ($19.03 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $38,160 to $44,910.
Where in Michigan do nursing assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Michigan, pay was highest in Battle Creek, MI at $45,470.
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.