Registered Nurse salary in Michigan
What registered nurses earn in Michigan and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$94,300$45.34 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $97,550
Middle half earn$82,080 – $103,450Top 10%: $116,710+
Jobs104,9501.10× the U.S. concentration
Registered 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 | $97,280 | $46.77 | 44,310 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $83,920 | $40.35 | 13,740 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $103,450 | $49.74 | 10,980 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $84,320 | $40.54 | 4,120 |
| Flint, MI | $97,780 | $47.01 | 3,910 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $93,540 | $44.97 | 3,370 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $88,200 | $42.40 | 3,300 |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $83,660 | $40.22 | 3,030 |
| Saginaw, MI | $95,160 | $45.75 | 2,570 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $81,410 | $39.14 | 2,490 |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $82,950 | $39.88 | 2,130 |
| Traverse City, MI | $83,690 | $40.24 | 2,020 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $97,520 | $46.89 | 1,480 |
| Midland, MI | $86,360 | $41.52 | 1,380 |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $85,340 | $41.03 | 1,310 |
| Monroe, MI | $82,170 | $39.50 | 630 |
Hospitals and jobs in Michigan
Registered Nurse pay in similar states
Illinois · $95,990 Texas · $95,970 Wisconsin · $95,530 New Mexico · $94,340 Virginia · $93,600 Georgia · $93,550
Other healthcare salaries in Michigan
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 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 registered nurse make in Michigan?
Registered Nurses in Michigan earned a median of $94,300 a year ($45.34 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $97,550. The middle half earned $82,080 to $103,450.
Where in Michigan do registered nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Michigan, pay was highest in Ann Arbor, MI at $103,450.
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.