How much does a registered nurse make in Michigan?
$94,300a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in Michigan. That is $45.34 an hour or $7,858 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.34
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 104,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,260Median: $94,300Highest 10%: $116,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,260 | $37.14 | |
| 25th | $82,080 | $39.46 | |
| Median | $94,300 | $45.34 | |
| 75th | $103,500 | $49.74 | |
| 90th | $116,700 | $56.11 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ann Arbor, MI | $103,500 |
| Flint, MI | $97,780 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $97,520 |
| Detroit, MI | $97,280 |
| Saginaw, MI | $95,160 |
| South Bend, IN | $93,540 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $88,200 |
| Midland, MI | $86,360 |
| Lansing, MI | $84,320 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $83,920 |
| Traverse City, MI | $83,690 |
| Monroe, MI | $82,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 22. Texas | $95,970 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $95,530 |
| 24. New Mexico | $94,340 |
| 25. Michigan | $94,300 |
| 26. Virginia | $93,600 |
| 27. Georgia | $93,550 |
| 28. Idaho | $92,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $45.34 ($94,300 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $94,300 against $97,550 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Michigan rank for registered nurse pay?
Michigan ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays registered nurses the most?
Ann Arbor, MI, with a median of $103,500 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.