How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Michigan?
$65,460a year
Median yearly pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Michigan. That is $31.47 an hour or $5,455 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.47
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,160Median: $65,460Highest 10%: $77,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,160 | $27.00 | |
| 25th | $62,050 | $29.83 | |
| Median | $65,460 | $31.47 | |
| 75th | $73,880 | $35.52 | |
| 90th | $77,780 | $37.39 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Niles, MI | $74,530 |
| Detroit, MI | $69,300 |
| Lansing, MI | $66,680 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $66,320 |
| Flint, MI | $65,670 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $65,360 |
| South Bend, IN | $65,240 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $65,230 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $64,670 |
| Jackson, MI | $64,290 |
| Saginaw, MI | $64,280 |
| Midland, MI | $64,100 |
| Monroe, MI | $63,240 |
| Muskegon, MI | $62,290 |
| Traverse City, MI | $62,260 |
| Bay City, MI | $61,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.
| 19. Delaware | $68,710 |
| 20. New York | $67,180 |
| 21. Indiana | $65,720 |
| 22. Michigan | $65,460 |
| 23. Virginia | $64,920 |
| 24. Pennsylvania | $63,940 |
| 25. Idaho | $63,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $31.47 ($65,460 a year).
Do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $65,460 against $64,400 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Michigan rank for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay?
Michigan ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses the most?
Niles, MI, with a median of $74,530 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.