Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Grand Rapids, MI
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$32.80/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Grand Rapids, MI is $32.80 per hour. This is 23% lower than the Michigan average of $40.42.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Grand Rapids, MI compared to State and National Averages
$32.80/hour
Grand Rapids, MI
55% lower than the US average.
$40.42/hour
Michigan
26% lower than the US average.
$50.79/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Grand Rapids Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Grand Rapids Compare to Other Cities
Flint, Michigan
$36/hour
This is 9% higher than the Grand Rapids average of $32.80.
Grand Blanc, Michigan
$36/hour
This is 9% higher than the Grand Rapids average of $32.80.
Detroit, Michigan
$38/hour
This is 13% higher than the Grand Rapids average of $32.80.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Grand Rapids?
Select Medical pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Patterns Hiring - Perm ($35). Select Medical also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $52. For comparison, the Grand Rapids, MI average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Select Medical pays 38% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | $45 | $52 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $35 | $35 |
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing
- Gentiva Hospice
- Grand Rapids, MI
$95K-135K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Acute Care
- Select Specialty Hospital - Grand Rapids
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Sign-On Bonus
$52/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Manager
- Heartland Hospice
- Grand Rapids, MI
$75K-90K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Acute Care
- Select Specialty Hospital - Grand Rapids
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Sign-On Bonus
$39+/hour
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