How much does a nursing assistant make in Michigan?
$39,570a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in Michigan. That is $19.02 an hour or $3,298 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.02
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 43,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,830Median: $39,570Highest 10%: $46,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,830 | $17.71 | |
| 25th | $38,160 | $18.35 | |
| Median | $39,570 | $19.02 | |
| 75th | $44,910 | $21.59 | |
| 90th | $46,740 | $22.47 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Battle Creek, MI | $45,470 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $44,570 |
| Traverse City, MI | $41,900 |
| Niles, MI | $41,070 |
| Jackson, MI | $40,080 |
| Detroit, MI | $39,900 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $39,500 |
| Saginaw, MI | $39,400 |
| Midland, MI | $39,340 |
| Flint, MI | $39,190 |
| Muskegon, MI | $38,760 |
| Lansing, MI | $38,550 |
| South Bend, IN | $38,550 |
| Monroe, MI | $38,420 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $38,340 |
| Bay City, MI | $38,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 26. Montana | $40,900 |
| 27. Nebraska | $40,000 |
| 28. Utah | $39,840 |
| 29. Michigan | $39,570 |
| 30. New Mexico | $39,390 |
| 31. Iowa | $39,350 |
| 32. Wyoming | $39,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $19.02 ($39,570 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $39,570 against $42,260 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Michigan rank for nursing assistant pay?
Michigan ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays nursing assistants the most?
Battle Creek, MI, with a median of $45,470 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.