Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Grand Rapids, MI

Q: What cities in Michigan pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?

Bay City is currently the highest paying city in Michigan for Mental Health Nurse jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 67% higher than the average pay for Mental Health Nurse roles in Michigan. Other top paying cities include Jackson, paying up to $100/hr, Ypsilanti, paying up to $51/hr, and Saline, paying up to $51/hr.

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Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$32.80/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Grand Rapids, MI is $32.80 per hour. This is 28% lower than the Michigan average of $42.10.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Mental Health Nurse salaries in Grand Rapids, MI compared to State and National Averages

$32.80/hour

Grand Rapids, MI

49% lower than the US average.

$42.10/hour

Michigan

16% lower than the US average.

$48.95/hour

United States

How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Grand Rapids Compare to Other Cities

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Kansas City, Missouri

$46/hour

This is 29% higher than the Grand Rapids average of $32.80.

Asheville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 2% lower than the Grand Rapids average of $32.80.

Waynesville, North Carolina

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What cities in Michigan pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Jackson, Michigan	$100	$100

Last updated on July 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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