Salary Report for Michigan Registered Nurses
Michigan Rankings
Compare Michigan to U.S.
Michigan Registered Nurses earn an average of $75,930 which is 8% less than the national average salary of $82,750.
| Type | Michigan | U.S. | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Hourly Wage | $36.51 | $39.78 | -8.22% |
| Average Annual Salary | $75,930 | $82,750 | -8.24% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In Michigan, 50% of Registered Nurses earn between $62,160 and $79,880 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Registered Nurses earn more than $98,510, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Registered Nurses.
Approximately 10% of Registered Nurses earn under $60,120, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Registered Nurses.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 10,248 | Under $60,120 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 15,372 | $60,120 – $62,160 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 25,620 | $62,160 – $76,710 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 25,620 | $76,710 – $79,880 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 15,372 | $76,710 – $98,510 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 10,248 | Above $98,510 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Registered Nurses in Michigan nurses earn about $80,742 per year which is less than the average U.S. nurse of $82,750.
Cost-of-living in Michigan is 6% less than the national average, which means Michigan residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.
More cost-of-living reports for U.S. States.
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $75,930, Michigan Registered Nurses tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($218,240), Nurse Midwives ($112,370), Nurse Practitioners ($108,770), and Nursing Instructors ($76,390).
However, Registered Nurses tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($33,790), and LPNs ($54,090).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $218,240 |
| Nurse Midwives | $112,370 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $108,770 |
| Nursing Instructors | $76,390 |
| Registered Nurses | $75,930 |
| LPNs | $54,090 |
| Nursing Assistants | $33,790 |
Projected Demand for Nurses in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Michigan the three professions needing the most new nurses by 2030 are Registered Nurses (110,750), Nursing Assistants (53,980) and LPNs (14,070).
The three professions in Michigan needing highest percentage new nurses by 2030 are Nurse Practitioners (50.9%), Nursing Instructors (25.5%) and Nurse Anesthetists (12%).
| Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 102,590 | 110,750 | 8% | 6,350 |
| Nursing Assistants | 50,130 | 53,980 | 7.7% | 6,660 |
| LPNs | 13,180 | 14,070 | 6.8% | 1,120 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 5,110 | 7,710 | 50.9% | 590 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 2,500 | 2,800 | 12% | 160 |
| Nursing Instructors | 2,200 | 2,760 | 25.5% | 280 |
| Nurse Midwives | 360 | 390 | 8.3% | 20 |
Salaries Ranked by Michigan Cities
The average salary for Registered Nurses in Michigan is $75,930. The top cities that pay Registered Nurses the most are Ann Arbor ($84,830), Lansing-East Lansing ($78,890) and Bay City ($78,670).
When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Registered Nurses the highest average annual salary are Flint ($86,930), Bay City ($86,138) and Ann Arbor ($85,661).
The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Registered Nurses in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.
The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Registered Nurses salary will have in that area.
| Area | Average Salary | COL Adjusted | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $84,830 | $85,661 | $831 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $78,890 | $84,419 | $5,529 |
| Bay City | $78,670 | $86,138 | $7,468 |
| Flint | $78,020 | $86,930 | $8,910 |
| Midland | $77,740 | $85,120 | $7,380 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $77,180 | $79,493 | $2,313 |
| Battle Creek | $75,390 | $82,737 | $7,347 |
| Monroe | $74,520 | $81,265 | $6,745 |
| Niles-Benton Harbor | $74,330 | $84,852 | $10,522 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $72,440 | $77,867 | $5,427 |
| Muskegon | $72,390 | $78,753 | $6,363 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming | $71,970 | $75,974 | $4,004 |
| Saginaw | $71,800 | $81,823 | $10,023 |
| Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area | $69,740 | $79,313 | $9,573 |
| Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area | $69,730 | $79,302 | $9,572 |
| Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area | $69,700 | $79,268 | $9,568 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area | $67,820 | $77,130 | $9,310 |
Salary FAQ for Michigan Registered Nurses
City and Rural Summaries
Ann Arbor
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $84,830
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $85,661
Hourly Wage: $40.79
Currently Employed: 9,600
Cost-of-Living Index: 99.03
Ann Arbor Salary Report
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $69,700
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $79,268
Hourly Wage: $34
Currently Employed: 3,820
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.93
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Battle Creek
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $75,390
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $82,737
Hourly Wage: $36.25
Currently Employed: 1,560
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.12
Battle Creek Salary Report
Bay City
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $78,670
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $86,138
Hourly Wage: $38
Currently Employed: 880
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.33
Bay City Salary Report
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $77,180
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $79,493
Hourly Wage: $37.11
Currently Employed: 43,810
Cost-of-Living Index: 97.09
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Salary Report
Flint
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $78,020
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $86,930
Hourly Wage: $38
Currently Employed: 4,160
Cost-of-Living Index: 89.75
Flint Salary Report
Grand Rapids-Wyoming
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $71,970
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $75,974
Hourly Wage: $34.60
Currently Employed: 14,120
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.73
Grand Rapids-Wyoming Salary Report
Kalamazoo-Portage
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $72,440
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $77,867
Hourly Wage: $35
Currently Employed: 3,890
Cost-of-Living Index: 93.03
Kalamazoo-Portage Salary Report
Lansing-East Lansing
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $78,890
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $84,419
Hourly Wage: $37.93
Currently Employed: 3,700
Cost-of-Living Index: 93.45
Lansing-East Lansing Salary Report
Midland
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $77,740
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $85,120
Hourly Wage: $37
Currently Employed: 1,250
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.33
Midland Salary Report
Monroe
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $74,520
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $81,265
Hourly Wage: $35.83
Currently Employed: 570
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.70
Monroe Salary Report
Muskegon
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $72,390
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $78,753
Hourly Wage: $35
Currently Employed: 1,440
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.92
Muskegon Salary Report
Niles-Benton Harbor
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $74,330
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $84,852
Hourly Wage: $35.74
Currently Employed: 1,420
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.60
Niles-Benton Harbor Salary Report
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $69,740
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $79,313
Hourly Wage: $34
Currently Employed: 1,380
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.93
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $69,730
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $79,302
Hourly Wage: $33.52
Currently Employed: 3,230
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.93
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Saginaw
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $71,800
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $81,823
Hourly Wage: $35
Currently Employed: 2,700
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.75
Saginaw Salary Report
Upper Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $67,820
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $77,130
Hourly Wage: $32.61
Currently Employed: 2,520
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.93
Upper Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
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