Nurse salary in Michigan

Michigan is one of the middle paying states for registered nurses. The registered nurse salary in Michigan is $76,710 per year. This means that nurses in Michigan earn an average of $36.88 per hour. On the other hand, the national average for registered nurses is $77,600 per year. This annual salary is approximately $37.31 per hour.

(Data courtesy of the Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Use Salary Explorer to see which cities in Michigan are paying registered nurses the most.

Average gross weekly nurse pay in the top cities/wider metro area

1. Shelby - $3,455
2. Howell - $2,986
3. Beverly Hills - $2,648
4. Caro - $2,439
5. Clawson - $2,332
6. Commerce Township - $2,271
7. Lansing - $2,145
8. Mount Pleasant - $2,136
9. Flint - $2,103
10. Saginaw - $2,034

(Data courtesy of Trusted Health, May 2021)

Average annual nurse salary in the following cities/wider metro areas

1. Ann Arbor - $79,850
2. Detroit/Warren/Dearborn - $78,790
3. Flint - $78,670
4. Lansing - $77,030
5. Muskegon - $76,710
6. Midland - $76,600
7. Battle Creek - $75,590
8. Grand Rapids - $75,570
9. Bay City - $75,040
10. Saginaw - $75,040

(Data courtesy of the Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Average annual nurse salary for the following nurse specialties

1. Med/Surg Nurse - $102,086 (Range of $92,355 - $113,728)
2. Progressive Care Nurse - $87,634 (Range of $77,514 - $98,529)
3. Operating Room Nurse - $82,778 (Range of $74,273 - $91,505)
4. ICU Nurse - $80,125 (Range of $72,196 - $87,063)
5. Labor and Delivery Nurse - $77,700 (Range of $70,700 - $87,900)
6. Pediatric Nurse - $76,000 (Range of $68,900 - $87,100)
7. Emergency Nurse - $75,729 (Range of $67,767 - $84,221)

(Data courtesy of Salary.com, November 2022)

Although nurse salaries in Michigan may be 1% lower than the national average, living in Michigan is more affordable. Michigan ranks below the national cost of living index. While your nursing salary may be lower, the cost of rent alone may make up for it. For more detailed cost of living by city, check out the nurse Salary Explorer.

(Data courtesy of World Population Review)

Michigan is a popular destination for staff and travel nurses alike. In 2021, Michigan was home to more than 103,910 nurses.

However, Michigan has a strong job outlook, as the number of nurses in Michigan is expected to grow. Registered nurse jobs are forecasted to grow by more than 1.8% between 2021 and 2023, bringing the total number of working nurses in Michigan to more than 105,760.

(Data courtesy of Projections Central)